That's a normal situation for a first timer. I remember when I first went out, $1,500 fiberglass meets concrete dock work later, I was on my way. I then used the rudders down, little bit of dagger board method every time for the next three years. Now I don't use any rudder/dagger help unless there i...

I live down here in South Florida and rely on the "Cruising Guide to the Florida Keys" any time we venture further south. http://www.cruisingguidetothefloridakey ... a_keys.htm