Montgomery Alabama to Key west Florida

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Three Gypsies
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
Location: Montgomery Alabama

Montgomery Alabama to Key west Florida

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The crew and Gypsy have arrived in Key West !
We left Montgomery Alabama aboard our :macx: April 1st and arrived Sept 4 , 2013
We crossed the Gulf of Mexico , doing the short crossing 90 miles , then crossed the state of Florida to the Atlantic and came down on that side . We plan to return on the Gulf side , going up thru the Everglades .
The trip was 1,696 miles . Our Gypsy , with her Honda 50 engine performed perfectly and kept us safe during some horrific storms . At anchor one night we were experiencing 60 mph wind gusts . Another storm nearly capsized us , but due to our stout ship and fearless crew :D we survived !
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Obelix
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: Port Richey, FL, 26M 2008 "New Love" - 60hp E-Tec

Re: Montgomery Alabama to Key west Florida

Post by Obelix »

Congrats to this achievement :)
Living on the Florida West Coast, I would love to see a trip-report (pictures) :wink:

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CampCook
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: Arizona

Re: Montgomery Alabama to Key west Florida

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Congratulations terrific idea for a cruise
PNKFLOYD
Just Enlisted
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Sailboat: Venture 2-24
Location: Central Alabama-sailing mud puddles

Re: Montgomery Alabama to Key west Florida

Post by PNKFLOYD »

Congrats on an amazing experience!

I'm sure weatghering the political waves of the state capitol was good practice to surviving what Mother Nature threw at you. :evil:
Yes, i'm jealous!
Fair winds for the rest of your trip.
Three Gypsies
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Re: Montgomery Alabama to Key west Florida

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I am posting pictures and blog on facebook . look for Glenn Dean Montgomery Alabama and two people and a dog standing in front of a mac
We are currently docked in Key West City marina among two other :macx: As shallow as it is down here I imagine a Mac is a popular boat !
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