Boating in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and the Beaches
Local Knowledge! Many newbie boaters here have experience on lakes and rivers – that’s great. The ICW, Caloosahatchee River and Gulf of Mexico pose a different kind of boating experience. There are many way to learn about SWFL boating. Local captains will provide...
What’s the Speed Limit in Canals? Put simply, most people describe it as the slowest speed possible while maintaining control of the vessel. There is no universal figure that applies, for good reason. Here’s the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission definition: “Slow...
Fort Myers Boat ShowThe 50th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show once again takes over the historic downtown riverfront, November 10-13, 2022. This is the largest display of boats, boating products, and services on Florida’s west coast, featuring over 600 boats on land and in...
Canal Cruises and Water Taxis Don't Have a Boat? No Worries! Here is a sampling of captains offering waterfront tours and transportation. Afterall, to really immerse yourself in Southwest Florida, you need see it from the water! Most of the tour operators offer a...
Lee County Waterways ToolDid you know there is a Southwest Florida Waterways tool? While it's not meant to be a navigational aid for boaters, it is a good overview of some of the basics such as marinas, boat ramps, reefs, and shipwrecks. For example, the waterway...
Discover Boating Options in Southwest Florida One of the reasons Southwest Florida is so popular for boaters is that there are endless destinations for day cruising, anchoring, or overnights at marinas. And of course, the aqua blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the...
Fort Myers Beach Has a New MarinaBilled as "The World’s First SMART Marina"From their web site:Gulf Star Marina is the world’s first marina to use ASAR technology. ASAR is a revolutionary automated storage and retrieval system. This advanced technology – with...
“Hop on a water taxi, rent a boat, take one of the scheduled services to the outer islands. Collect shells. Visit a museum or historic site. Have a “cheeseburger in paradise” at the Cabbage Key Inn. Swim in the pristine waters surrounding tiny North Captiva Island. Relax on a deserted beach at Cayo Costa. The options are as endless”.
Tie-Up and Check in at These Boatels in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and the Beaches Florida Weekly, Fort Myers Edition, recently published a detailed list of area hotels and motels on the Gulf that have docking for their guests who arrive by boat. The article provides...
Great Article in Boat US Magazine Cruising Southwest Florida Coast Pine Island, Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, Useppa... Southwest Florida Yacht Charters, based in Cape Coral Florida at Tarpon Point Marina, organized the trip for the writers.Here are some excerpts:...