Best Route St Pete to Sarasota?

[pglickenhaus]

Just wondering if gulf or intracoastal is best way to go.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Bucit]

Totally depends on the weather/wind. The intercoastal run is a nice ride once you get through the Skyway/Longboat slosh. I'm going to make a run to the Yacht Club within a few weeks and was actually trying to decide which route I was going to take. I think with gas prices and a 15 month old I'll run the inside. I think the YC is on the ICW anyway so it may be easier.

 

[pglickenhaus]

Thanks for the reply. We were going this weekend but may postpone due to the expected weather.

 

[Bucit]

Are you a member of the St Pete YC?

 

[pglickenhaus]

We are at Loggerhead and would recommend is very highly

 

[pglickenhaus]

We are at Loggerhead and would highly recommend it! Facilities are top notch and I cannot say enough good things about the staff.

 

[Bucit]

We are at Loggerhead and would highly recommend it! Facilities are top notch and I cannot say enough good things about the staff.

I live on the water in NE St. Pete so need for a slip/high and dry but I bought by boat from Bob at Global Marine who works out of Loggerhead Marina. I was there a few times while I was looking at my boat. The place was very nice, clean and the people were excellent.

 

[pglickenhaus]

I got mine from Mike at Global!

Nice People.

 

[Bucit]

I dealt with both Mike and Bob. It was a good experience.

 

[tobnpr]

That's a no-brainer. Given you have a 24' , run outside if it's 5-10 kts. or less from N,S, or W. You can push that to 10-15 if its outta the east as long as you hug the beach as you go South.

Outside= NO no-wake zones, less time, less fuel.

 

[370Dancer]

That's a no-brainer. Given you have a 24' , run outside if it's 5-10 kts. or less from N,S, or W. You can push that to 10-15 if its outta the east as long as you hug the beach as you go South.

Outside= NO no-wake zones, less time, less fuel.

And much more of a straight line until you get to Sarasota. BE VERY CAREFUL with New Pass and Big Pass. Although I haven't had the pleasure for 6 months, call ahead to SYC and ask them about the pass conditions, recommended passage, and controlling depth(that's a joke). Both passes have been abandoned by the Core Of Engineers for years.

When you do get to SYC, ask for Anthony Puccio, the F&B Director. Tell him you know his Brother in Law. Let me know what he says.

 

[pglickenhaus]

Thanks so much.
One more thing .....if anyone finds an exceptional condition 28 to 30 please let me know. 2004 -2006 would be perfect.

Thanks again!

 

[Surprise390]

Big Pass is now very well marked according to the Marine Max guys I spoke with at Aquapalooza on Lido Beach last weekend. The new Sarasota YC building is excellent. If you are members of SPYC then definitely stop by for a few beverages.

 

[Bucit]

Big Pass is now very well marked according to the Marine Max guys I spoke with at Aquapalooza on Lido Beach last weekend. The new Sarasota YC building is excellent. If you are members of SPYC then definitely stop by for a few beverages.

I'm hoping head down there for the night in a few weeks (weekend weather permitting). I heard the pass has changed from years past and it can get pretty shallow? Not that it was the greatest before.