boot key harbor cruiser's guide

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CRUISERS GUIDE

BOOT KEY HARBOR

2007/2008

Published by the Weekly Newspapers www.keysweekly.co

photo courtesy: Scott Design

Middle Keys Marine Association Directory Ins


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online @ WWW.KEYSWEEKLY.CRUISERS GUIDE

quality banking old fashioned service

Equal Housing LendMember FDIC

Bette BrownUpper & Middle Keys

Regional President

305-394-0722

Ben DanielsVP Residential Lending

305-395-2723

Britt Myers

Branch Manager305-395-0425

Becky Shifett

Branch Operations Manager305-289-4991


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Consulting & Courtesy Medical Staff

MM 48.7 Marathon 305.743.5533 www.fishermenshospital.com

Our PhysiciansActive Physicians

Anesthesiology

Thomas Bouwkamp, MDHarlan Pettit, MD

305-942-6116

Ear Nose & Throat

John Papsidero, DO

305-292-2259

Emergency Medicine

Lawrence Goldschlager, MD

Cynthia Johnston, MD

Martina Riley, DO305-743-5533

Family Practice

John OConnor, MD

305-743-9437

Ronald Samess, MD

305-743-2253

Gastroenterology

Neal Rakov, MD

305-743-8200

General Surgery

Stephen Harkness, MD

Steven Smith, MD

305-743-3511

Neurology

Scott Burns, MD

305-289-4656

Ophthalmology

Thomas Operchal, MD

305-743-7824

Gynecology

Jeffrey Bennett, MD

305-743-8233

Internal Medicine

Emma Stoll, MD

305-872-5600

General Surgery

Alan Netzman, DO

Ophthalmology

Paul Maurer, MD

Orthopedics

Paul Ellison, MD

Podiatry

Michael Derouin, DPM

Radiation Oncology

Rashmi Chobe, MD

Radiology

Melissa Graule, MDAshley Smith, MD

James Zaenglein, MD

Stanley Zimmelman, DO

Anesthesia

Dennis Varel, MD

Emergency Medicine

Kenneth Ahonen, MDShirley Cassada, MD

James Davison, DO

Zivko Gajic, MD

Bruce Guerdan, MD

Francis Maguire, MD

Martin Schnell, MD

Faisal Shamshad, MD

Orthopedics

Edward Collins, M305-743-3214

Robert Loeffler, M

305-295-3477

Pathology

Zhiming Li, MD

305-743-5533

Plastic Surgery

John Verghese, M

305-289-1975

Podiatry

John Torregrosa, D

305-743-4100

Pulmonology

Gregory Pape, M

305-743-2733

Urology

Nelson Terzian, M305-743-6115

Andrew Wolszczak,

305-743-6526

Quality and Compassion....Were Your Community Hospital


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Contents

Boot Key Harbor

Staff

City Marina AmenitiesImportant Contact Information

Boot Key Map & Environs

Cruisers NetA VHF Community

Pump Out

WiFi for Cruisers:A Revolution Underway

Boating Safety

Hurricane Tips for Boaters

Events & Attractions

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UnderwaterSpecialist & Salvage

(305) 879-0191

Why Haul Out?Licensed & Insured

[email protected]

Deaf/HOH

please speak clearly

Prop Removal Bottom Cleaning Zincs

Shaft Removal Salvage Retrieval

Inflatable Boat Sales New and Used

Small Outboard Motor Repair Accessories

We are the only Inflatable Boat Repair Cent

In the Florida Keys!

305-743-7085 -- 888-207-001www.IBFKEYS.COM - EMAIL: [email protected]

2601 Overseas Hwy. (MM 48.5) Marathon Florida 330

INFLATABLE BOATS

OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

Battery Shack

batteryshack@bellsouth

(305) 743-0012191 Overseas Hwy., MM

Marathon, FL 33

Home of the

Batteries

Hi Amp

Starters

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Chart Plott

Marine Electronics

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Dear Visiting Boaters,

The City of Marathon and Boot Key Harbor City Marina would like to extend you a

warm welcome to the heart of the Florida Keys.

Marathon offers two grocery stores, a public library, a hospital and two post offices.

There are numerous marine retailers and many restaurants and bars for your enjoyment

Boot Key Harbor City Marina is located adjacent to the beautiful municipal park and

sports complex. The harbor is minutes from Sombrero Reef, an internationally renowne

diving and snorkeling venue and public bus service connects us to Key West and the

mainland.

The City Marina administers the harbor mooring field; new arrivals may contact our

office to receive a mooring assignment on a first come, first served basis. Our continuing

efforts to improve water quality have earned us the Clean Marina designation from the

Florida DEP. All mooring customers receive a weekly pumpout at no cost, and anchored

vessels may call in for a pumpout. Dinghy dockage customers are entitled to the use ofour laundry facilities, library, television/lounge area, trash receptacles, recycling, bicycle

racks, and vehicle parking.

We are pleased to be a sponsor of the2007/2008 Boot Key Harbor Cruisers Guide and

wish you a pleasant stay.

Richard Tanner, Harbormaster

& The Boot Key Harbor City Marina Staff

Boot Key Harbor City Marina

www.cityofmarathonmarina.com

Longitude 80 529.1W

Marathon, FL 33050

Fax: 305.289.8876

Ch 16

Lattitude 24 42 33.8N

800 35th Street, Ocean

Phone: 305.289.8877

VHF

Chris BullMayor

Marilyn TempestVice Mayor

Pete WorthCouncilm

Mike CinqueCouncilman

Don VaCouncilmRichard Tanner

HarbormasterMike Puto

City Manager

C.J. Geotis

Ports Manager

Austin DiRenzo

Assistant Harbormaster


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Our MissionThe Middle Keys Marine Associations objectives are to advance the education of

hose engaged in the marine industry, to promote prosperity within the industry, to

nvey to our membership and the public reliable information on matters concerning

marine interests, to solicit from our membership problems or issues facing the

dustry, to promote the general interests of the marine industry and to protect and/or

mprove conditions related to the marine industries, waterways and related facilities.

Those who are fortunate enough to live and work in the Keys realizehe importance of protecting our greatest assets the community andnvironment.For more than 13 years, the Middle Keys Marine Association (MKMA)as been a partner both on land and in the tranquil waters surrounding

he Florida Keys. Composed of a diverse collection of marineadesmen and skilled artisans, MKMA has become a leadingupporter of community and civic events and continually offerscholarships to the students of Monroe County.For more information on choosing the right service for your vessel,ease look for within this publication, or simply pick up a copyf MKMAs Guide to Florida Keys Marine Services, a Boaters Guide

o Professional Marine Services. Available at member facilities andformation kiosks throughout the Keys.

OurMembershipAbove & Below, Inc.

Acker Marine Survey Co.

All Keys Diesel Repair, Inc

ARCMachine

Artic-Temp, Inc.

Banana Bay Resort & Marin

Battery Shack

Boot Key Harbor City Marin

Buck Woodcraft, Inc.

Burdines Waterfront Marina

Caribbe Boat Sales & Marin

Carnival Canvas

Coastal Docks

Dockside Bar GrillGresh Marine

GulfCoast Yacht Sales

Harbour Point Marine

Hawks Cay Resort & Marin

Inflatable Boats of the

Florida Keys, Inc.

Jim Macareo Marine

Electronics, Inc.

Keys Boat Works

Keys Fisheries Market & Mar

Keys Rigging, Inc.

Keys Welding, Inc.

Liddy Mobile Marine RepaiMarathon Cay Club

Marathon Auto Air & Electr

Marathon Diesel Repair, Inc

March Hare Marine Service

Prop Tec, Inc.

Quality Yacht Service, Inc.

S.A.L.T. Service, Inc.

SeamarkElectronics, Inc.

Sea\\Tow Islamorada/Marath

Sea Wiz Marine

Signs By Renee

Smorgasboat

South Seas RiggingTaylored Services, Inc.

The Island Fish Co.

The Weekly Newspapers

TowBoatU.S. Marathon

Wellfound Yachts

West Marine

Associate MemberAnchorMiami Propeller

Cummins Power South

FKCC

Tradewinds Power Corp.

Waterways Ect., Inc

Unifying aIndustry

since 199

MEMBER OF

www.midkeysmarine.com


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CERTIFIED

MARINE SURVEYS

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

[email protected]

CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEYMASTER MARINE SURVEYOR

MEMBER: ACMS - ABYC - NFPA- MKMA

OFFICE: 305-743-3368 CELL: 203-240-4607

www.mhms.biz

APPRAISAL PURCHASE

INSURANCE ACCIDENT FISHING

CHARTER & DELIVERYEAST COAST TO CARIBBEAN

Keys Fisheries Restaurant & MarkeHome of the

FamousLobster RuebenEnd of 35th Street o

the right. MM 49RESTAURANT OPEN

7AM-9PM DAILY

RETAIL MARKET OPEN

7AM-9PM DAILY

STONE CRABSLOBSTERCONCHGROUPERDOLPHINSNAPPERAND MO

Serving the freshest, finest quality ofseafood availa ble anywhere, at any price!

Serv ing the freshest, finest qual ity ofseafood available anywhere, at any price !

(305) 743-4353 or order online @ www.keysfisheries.com

The Upper Deck

Come by boaOr by Foot

Come by boaOr by FootLocated directly

across the street

from the

City Marinas

dinghy docks

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or adventurers traversing the seas with the wind in their sails, Marathons

ot Key Harbor is a tranquil layover that oten charms visitors into extending

eir stay with a myriad o attractions and the genuine hospitality ound

oughout the Caribbean islands.

ocated in the Heart o the Florida Keys, Boot

y Harbor is regarded as one o the most well

otected ports on the eastern coast. With lush

ngroves circling the rim o the harbor and

o waterways (Sisters Creek rom the south and

e west harbor entrance near the historic 7 Mile

dge) the harbor has always served as a perect

ding spot or any type o oating vessel.

What was once a Mecca or the commercial

hing industry, the harbor is now dotted with one

the largest mooring felds in the country. In the

nter o 2007, Marathon added 162 mooring balls

the feld, bringing the grand total to 226!

ust northeast o the marina visitors will fnd

City o Marathon Community Park. Beautiul

pical landscaping, basketball and tennis courts,

nic areas, baseball diamonds, a skate park and an elevated amphitheater

ve made the City Park & Marina the perect venue or community events

e the annual Original Marathon Seaood Fest and Pigeon Key Art Festival.

Outside o the park, guests can enjoy a diversity o services

accommodations geared around the marine environment. The Flo

Keys are a boating and fshing paradise and Marathon is home to m

experienced dive captains, fshing guides, and world amous fsh sandwi

like the Lobster Rueben.

Many nationally renowned marine education and rehabilitation aci

have also been established in Marathon including the Dolphin Rese

Center and the Turtle Hospital which strive to protect the ragile e

system o the Keys that is overowing with vibrant tropical marine lie.

The Florida Keys run parallthe only living coral ree in N

America and have attracted divers

snorkelers to the crystal clear wa

or decades.

Even though there is only one

in and out o the Keys, Marat

boasts a world-class medical ac

Fishermens Hospital, a county lib

two post ofces and a myriad o r

stores where the most unique gits

arts can be ound while re-supplyi

The harbor is cared or by

residents on the seawall, d

mooring and hook, and over

by the City o Marathons rie

and accommodating sta. For m

inormation regarding your stay, please contact the City Marina (305-

8877), the Chamber o Commerce (305-743-5417), or tune into the Crui

Net every morning at 9 a.m. (VHF ch68).

ang a right at Jamaica, catch the Caribbean wind

Cuba, cross the Stream and head for the center of

mericas tropical islands - Marathon.


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online @ WWW.KEYSWEEKLY.CRUISERS GUIDE(305) 743-53VHF Channel 1

3561 Overseas HwMM 49, Gulf

(across from the City Ma

WeHaveIt

All!

SandwichesBig Ass Fish.....................................$7Grouper......................................$5.25All Beef Hot Dog ...................$3.75Corn Dog...................................$3.25Country Fried Steak.................$6Hamburger...............................$4.25Double Hamburger.......................$8Bacon Hamburger.................$475Cheeseburger..........................$4.75Bacon Cheeseburger...........$8.50Double Cheeseburger...........$5.25Chicken Tender.......................$5.25BLT.......................................................$5Grilled Cheese.........................$3.25

with Bacon........................$4.75Reuben (Stacked High)......$6.75

AppetizersCurly Fries..............................$2.50Chicken Wings......................$5,25Pizza (Cheese).......................$5.75Pepperoni Pizza....................$5.75Cheese Quesadilla................$5.75Onion Rings............................$5.75Cheese Sticks................................$5Jalapeno Poppers.................$5.50House Salad.............................$3.75

With Chicken................$6Grouper Fingers...........................$5Chicken Tender Strips..............$5

Platters (served with curly fries)Fried Chicken (4pieces)...........$7.50Chicken Tenders...............................$6Clam Strips........................................$5

Open Everyday @ 11am11 Satellites, 14 TVs + 2 Big ScreensNFL Ticket

Smoking OK!Hungry? Grill Always Open!

GRILLE AND LIQUOR STORE

WirelessInternetATMInternetJukebo

Package Store(305) 743-532

Delivery Availabl

EntertainmentMonday:Monday Night Football (Movie NTuesday:

Karaoke with RandyWednesday:

Live Entertainment/Pool LeaguThursday:

Fin Night/EntertainmentFriday:

Live EntertainmentSaturday:Open Mic with Johnny K.

Sunday:$2 Bloody Marys/Free Buffet @ 1

HappyHour7Days5-8pmExtraHappyHourMon-Sat10am2pm

FridayNightSpe

cial

6pm-?

25wings/75

sliders

inseason

FullPackageStore!


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CRUISERS GUIDntact us @ (305) 743-0844


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401 Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach

(mm 53.5) Ocean Side

www.cabanabreezes.com

401 Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach

(mm 53.5) Ocean Side

www.cabanabreezes.com

Al Fresco&

Indoor A/C Dining

Lunch & Dinner Specials

Monthly Wine Dinners

Daily happy Hour 4pm 6pm

Great Drinks Specials

Live Music

Al Fresco&

Indoor A/C Dining

Lunch & Dinner Specials

Monthly Wine Dinners

Daily happy Hour 4pm 6pm

Great Drinks Specials

Live Music

Ask about our Beach Weddings,

Receptions and Private functions

Ask about our

Locals appreciation discount!

Ask about our Beach Weddings,

Receptions and Private functions

Ask about our

Locals appreciation discount!

Award Winning Keys cuisine with agourmet twist and the liveliest oceanfront

island bar in the Florida Keys!

(305) 743-4849(305) 743-4849

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Sparkys LandingGPS 2443.463 8101.100

Come bycar, boat or foot!289-7445www.sparkyslanding.com

Located in the Key Colony Beach Marina

on Sadowski Causeway, MM53.5 Ocean

ThursPrime Rib

with John Bartusand

Dave Howell

FriLive Music withTommy Tunes

TuesThunder Country

Fish n Cocktails RadioShow 6-7

Giveaways every week

WedAll U Can Eat Fish Fry

Live Music with Adrianne

New Sunday Special!Spaghetti Dinner with homemade meatballs!

Sparky's has plenty of dockage,waterfront tables and cool a/c dining

he Boot Key Harbor City Marina sta is always available

assistance and advice regarding a wide range o

uising issues. From mooring assignments and directions,

pumpouts and emergencies, the City Marina sta will

dress any concerns in a timely and riendly manner. The

arina ofces are open daily rom 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For more inormation, please call (305) 289-8

Pictured, rom let: Bob Winters, Harbormaster Rich

Tanner, Jenny Meany, Assistant Harbormaster A

DiRenzo, Karen Bartlett, Andy Tsouchlos, Sean Cann

and Marathon Ports Manager and Deputy City Mana

C.J. Geotis.

Perched atop the gateway to the harbor is the ForgotteOutpost a control center or the Boot Key drawbridgArmed with little more than a radio, binoculars, loudspeaketelephone, and simple control panel, the bridge tenders athe eyes and ears o the harbor and keep a close eye opassing boats and Boot Key trafc. Please hail the rienddrawbridge sta on VHF ch9 rom 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., or call (305481-0568 ater hours.

Pictured, rom let: Lee Stevens, Howard Hubbard, WaynHerr, and Pete Kouris.

Harbor

Staff

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THEHIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE AND

COMFORT FOR YOUR COMPANION

24 hour emergency services

Sailing across the Atlantic?

We provide health certificates for your pets!

The Keys most progressive full service hospital

Serving the Florida Keys since 1964

743-CATS743-DOGS


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NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2008In stock now

innovative products for the cruising boater

For the latest in Ultra-EfficientLED boat lighting

Buy our complete AquaSignal LED

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retro-fit kit and installing it in your fixture.

- AquaSignal Series 40 Tri-Color/Anchor Light

- AquaSignal Series 20, 25 and 40 All-Round Anchor lights

- AquaSignal Series 25, 40 and 41 Navigation Lights

- Check out our LED Candi-Bar LightsEndless Applications

- LED Bulb Replacements in a variety of base configurations

- Rechargeable battery-powered LED Table Lamps

- Davis Mega Light: LED Bulb Replacementtwice as bright

Products include, but are not limited to:

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2008In stock now

7 LED dome lightsRivals the luminescence of two 10w xenonbulbsonly 1/5th the current draw!

LED spreader lightsReduce your current draw 90%....Buy the

complete fixture or retro-fit your own!

Most products are in stock and ready for immediate

purchase.

We are local here in Boot Key Harbor, Marathon Florida Keys

Check out our updated website at www.stecktronics.com

Email us at [email protected]

Call us on our cell at (757) 880-8980...or better yet, stop by the M/V Ericka

docked at slip A03 at Dockside Marina

We accept:Mailing Address:

5409 Overseas Highway, #276

Marathon, Fl 33050

305-289-028550 Coco Plum Dr. Maratho

60 Ton Travel LifHaul, Block & LaunchBottom Painting & Boat Detailing Availabl

WORLDS TOUGHEST BOAT

[email protected]

Also available: Snorkel & Fish ing Equpiment, Bait, Ice & Tack

You do it, or We can do it

(Paint your own bottom and supplyyour own materials at

NO EXTRA CHARGE)


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City MarinaAmenities

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

(305) 289-8877

VHF ch 16

www.marathonflorida.org

3520 OVERSEAS HWY MM49

(305) 743-4059 WWW.THESTUFFEDPIG.COM

Serving Breakfast & LunchMonday - Saturday: 5am-2pm

Sunday: 6am - noon

ACROSS FROM THEMARATHON CITY MARINA

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DAVE RUSSELLs

UNDERWATER SERVICES & MORE

ACQUA-TEK LLCCOMMERCIAL DIVING COR

[email protected]

Line

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CoversCushions

Stack Pack

Small Sail RepairBimini/Dodger

Line Splicing

Licensed & Insured

(305) 923 [email protected]

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CANVAS BY ANDREA

Lic. 47161-91052

Important Contact InformationImportant Contact InformationMarathon City Marina (305) 289-8877

VHF ch16

www.cityofmarathonmarina.orgThe City of Marathon (305) 743-0033

www.ci.marathon.fl.us

Monroe County (305) 743-0079www.MonroeCounty-Fl.Gov

Monroe County Sheriff (305) 743-0079www.keysso.net emergency: 9-1-1

Boot Key Drawbridge (305) 743-5827VHF ch9 after hours (305) 481-0568

US Coast GuardVHF ch16 www.uscgboating.org

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissio305) 289-2320www.floridaconservation.org

Smorgasboat (305) 318-9725VHF ch17 www.smorgasboat.com

Cruisers Net (9am)VHF ch68

National Weather Service (305) 295-1316www.weather.gov/keywest

Key West


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StateBank

FishermensHospital

KeysFisheries

OverseasLoungeStuffed

Pig

Upper CrustPizza

Stectronics

SeaDellAll Keys

Diesel

TheHurricane

Crane PointMuseum

InflatableBoats

Cristianos

SalonBlanco

TurtleHospitalSea

WizBatteryShack

SALT

MarathonBoat Yard

MarathonDiscount

Books

HarbourPoint

Marine

CoconutTelegraph

UPS

Pigeon Key

Pigeon KeyGift Shop

Burdines

Yan Mar Diesel

Dockside

The

WeeklyNewspapers

Sombrero Beach

Boot Key

BootKey

Harbor

Key

Knights Key

MarathonThe Heart of the Florida Keys

Boot Key Harbor& Environs


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Outtathe Blue

CashFlow

KeysRigging

KeysAnimalHospital

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CommerceThe

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DolphinResearch Cent

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One Stop Boating Centerwww.marathonboatyard.com

Sales Service Boat Yard

www.marathonboatsandyachts.com

One Stop Boating Centerwww.marathonboatyard.com

Sales Service Boat Yard

www.marathonboatsandyachts.com

Marathon Boat Yard and Marine Center

As the sun rises over Boot Key Harbor, theamiliar sounds o dingy motors chug to lie

as cruisers and liveaboard boaters begintheir day and the Boot Key Harbor Cruiser s

Net crackles to lie.Every morning, beginning promptly at 9

a.m., radios across the Harbor switch to VHFchannel 68 or the latest news, gossip andtips that aect the lives o the cruisers livingin one o the most well-protected harbors onthe eastern coast.

Good morning Boot Key Harbor and allthose interested in the area, greeted BevDickerson, proprietor o the Overseas Loungeand one o the net controllers on Saturdaymorning.

The Net began in February 2004 asan inormal communication system thataddressed cruising issues such as mechanicalproblems and area services.

Now, The Net operates on a punctual dailyschedule and handles a variety o cruisingconcerns ranging rom local announcementsand weather alerts to trivia games, recipes,medical advice and personal bartering. TheNet is now so tightly woven into the abrico the oating community that most o theparticipants know what day it is by who iscontrolling the airwaves.

Dickerson & the Overseas preside over The Net on Saturdays and throughout therest o the week control o the orum passesaround between Dockside, the Smorgasboatoperators, and other cruisers.

Mike Atterbery, a Phoenix native who hasbeen living aboard or more than 11 years, isa regular listener and thereore, a recognizedmember o the community in the harbor.

I listen because it generates a sense ocommunity more than anything, he said.

Like a neighborhood watch.Throughout the broadcast, which can last

15 minutes or aslong as necessary,new cruisersare welcomedinto the harborand departingvessels are bida ond arewell.Ater roll call andannouncements,cruiser MartyBrown, who

operates aweather band radio, issues weather updatesor tropical storm warnings and advicescruisers about systems to keep an eye on.

The radio banter lightens up during thetrivia question when cruisers test theirknowledge against their neighbors on hook,or even their landlocked contemporarieswho monitor the harbor via a shore-side

radio. Correct answers are rewarded wcocktails or lunch courtesy o neighestablishments like Burdines, DocksideOverseas. Humorous responses are treathe same manner o other good commnews a crackle o clicking micropsymbolizing congratulatory applause.

Even the Coast Guard, FWC, and City recognize The Net as a valuable tool tothe cruisers living in Boot Key suptimely reports news that keeps the c

abreast o important issues.Ater two years, The Net has b

as important to Boot Key Harbor amangroves protecting it, and whethcruisers are living on a hook, ball, or sVHF ch68 is the requency that bindstogether.

Catch the Cruisers Net on VHF ch68

morning at 9 a.m.

The Cruisers Neta community tied together over the airwaves

By Jason Koler

Page 18

Photo Courtesy:Dale Launsbury


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By Capt. Dan Horn

Since the mid 1990s, major telecommunication advances has allowed

cruisers the reedom to work or play anywhere there is connection

to the Internet. Many baby-boomers are throwing o the dockline

earlier because they can telecommute or at least stay in touch. Besides

GPS, the most proound eect on cruisers has been the introduction

o broadband Internet now being delivered wirelessly to a marina or

anchorage near you!

In Boot Key Harbor the City Marina, Burdines, Dockside, and others

are oering WiFi hot spots that cruisers can log in via a membership

program using a secure credit card transaction and roaming services,

just like a cellular company. The cruiser buys one membership that

works in all the marinas and anchorages served by a particular operator

and their roaming partners. $5 or an hour in a cyber-ca has nowbecome fty dollars or an entire month o unlimited use; just like on

and a real bargain or cruisers!

Recently, the addition o built-in wif adapters on laptops

revolutionized the portable ofce once again. Cruisers were quick to

see the advantages o moving the cyber-ca to their own cockpit

Open 24 hours a day and the laptop stays sae and dry!

For cruisers the measure o WiFi success is the ability to use their

laptop rom the boat. The main impediment to this is the low

digital WiFi radios built into the new laptops; they can connect on

short distances, typically under 200 eet. This pretty much limit

use to shore-side locations like the Chiki Tiki at Burdines and Do

in Marathon or the adjacent marinas like Panchos Fuel Dock an

Blanco all o which have unctioning WiFi networks available.

But i the boat is in an anchorage or mooring feld Maratho

Marina or example - cruisers must have high-power WiFi ad

and antennas above deck to enjoy the broadband speed tha

delivers. Happily these adapters are available rom several s(The Smorgasboat water taxi has them in Boot Key harbor).

Your new cruising wireless adapter will work everywhere there

i it has the right characteristics: It must operate on the intern

IEEE 802.11 b and/or g standard. (This is the only WiFi standard.)

an external antenna that can be positioned or best receptio

moving the laptop or is fxed on deck; and it has an output pow

least 100mw.

And hey, ellow cruisers, lets ace act: We spend 99 percent

time in harbor, not on the deep blue; and we like a bargain! Sat

expensive, cellular is expensive and slow, and PACTOR via SSB is

s-l-o-w! Marine WiFi is more aordable and its everywhere we c

go!

Expect the unexpected as the WiFi broadband revolution m like personalized weather orecasts and movies on demand

avorite anchorage! Welcome to the world o marine WiFi!

Capt Dan Horn is a telecommunications engineer that has lived a

S-Y Reality (home port Key West) in the Caribbean since 1997 a

sailed in the Caribbean and Pacifc since the early 1960s, recently

back to Florida. He can be reached at [email protected]

WiFiInternet For CruisersA Revolution Underway

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Serving Ocean Reef to Key West

Located in Marathon, near the City Marina

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Burdines Waterfront Hours: Marina hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.(305) 743-5317

1200 Oceanview Avenue,Marathon, FL Keys (at the end of 15th Street)Phone: (305) 743-5317Fax: (305) 743-2995www.burdineswaterfront.com

Dockage Fuel

Tackle Bait

Ice Beer

Sodas SnacksWe monitor

VHF-16

ChikiTikiKeys-style cuisine and ice cold beer

overlooking theBoot Key Harbor Waterway

Burdines Waterfrontcarries all thefuel, bait, tackle, ice, snacks and

beverages you need for a fun dayon the water

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What you came to the Keys for!

rcantile shop

Just pull up a stool to the longest tiki bar in the FloridaKeys, relax and enjoy the scenery. The bartenders are sureto put a smile on your face when you sip on one of theirfrozen favorites or an icy cold beer.

After all, this is what you came to the Keys for.

Sunsets, Fresh Fish, Florida Bay Views, ColdDrinks, and Good Times are our Speciality!

Come by Boat, CarW

you know a hurricane is

proaching, prepare or the worst.

T OFF THE OPEN WATER, or AS

R AWAY FROM THE STORM AS

SSIBLE.

this is impossible, keep in mind

t the right ront quadrant o arricane usually, but not always,

duces the most violent weather.

you boat is easily trailerable,

cuate rom the Keys AS EARLY

POSSIBLE. Monroe County has a

ased evacuation that allows or

ly departure o boaters, tourists,

d those in mobile homes. Please

member that i you wait too long

evacuate, you wont be allowed

take you boat on the road. I you

ce on taking your boat away by

ter, please remember that the

ys drawbridges will be lockedwn once mandatory evacuation

gins.

Marathon is also home to many

at storage acilities and yards that

y remove your boat rom the

ter, but please plan several days

ead. During these emergencies,

ds and marinas are not only

busy helping others, but they must

also begin preparing their own

evacuation and hurricane plans.

Evacuations:

I you must move your boat, frst

inspect the trailer to make sure it is

in proper working condition. Check

tires (including a spare), wheel

bearings, tow hitch and lights. I

you can, put you boat and trailer in a

garage or under a carport. Secure theboat to strong trees or a deadman

anchor. Strip o anything that could

be torn loose during high winds.

Increase the weight o your

trailered outboard by flling the

hull with water. Insert wood blocks

between the trailer rame and the

springs or extra support with the

added weight.

Securing your vessel in the water

Never stay with your boat! Once

your boat is secured you must

seek shelter on land immediately.

Please remember: Monroe CountyHurricane Shelters are closed or the

most severe hurricanes and you will

be orced to evacuate.

Option 1: Berth at a dock that has

sturdy piling and oer reasonable

shelter rom open water and storm

surge. Double up all mooring lines

but provide enough slack so your

boat can rise with the higher tides.

Cover all lines with chae protectors,

or double neoprene garden hose,

at points where the line is likely to

wear an put out extra enders and

enderboards.

Option 2: Anchor your vessel in a

protected harbor where the bottom

can allow a good anchor hold. An

advantage to anchoring is that theboat can more easily respond to

wind and water changes without

striking docks or other boats. Heavy

and extra anchors are needed or

this option and enough line should

be on hand to allow a scope o at

least 10:1 or each anchor.

Option 3: Hurricane holes are

ideal locations to moor your boat

during a hurricane. These are deep,

narrow covers or inlets surrounded

by a number o sturdy trees which

which block the wind and provide

a tie-o or anchor lines. The bestlocation or a hurricane hole is one

ar enough inland to avoid the most

severe winds and tides, yet close

enough to reach under short notice.

Saety-conscious cruisers may want

to scout out a satisactory hurricane

hole ahead o time.

One of the many possible

arrangements that can be used

secure a boat in a hurricane ho

Using three anchors set 120

apart allow the boat to swing a

face the wind. This is an especia

good technique in crowded

harbors because the boat will n

swing as wide an arc as a boa

riding only two anchors.

Hurricanesa mariners guide


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marine survey co.

pre-purchase insurance appraisals consult

specializing in pre-purchase and risk assessm

Dewey Acker, SAMS/AMAccredited since 1989

[email protected]

N o w c e l e b r a t i n g

o u r 1 8 t h y e a r

o f s e r v i c e i n

t h e F l o r i d a K e y s

INDUSTRIAL

www.marathondiesel.com

[email protected]

Yanmar Marine

Yanmar Industrial

Parts Sales & Service

Engines & Generators

All your Yanmar needs

305-743-7116

Jim Kline, Inc.

MARATHONDIESEL REPAIR

The Florida Keys Coconut Telegraph

- get online and stay connectedwith high speed internet service

- computer repairs- virus removal

Internet cafe

(305) 735-2101www.conchonline.com71 53rd Street (next to Publix)

Upper Crust Pizza, Inc.

305-743-7100

Homemade Italian dining at its best !

3740 Overseas HighwayMM 49 Gulf Side

Marathon, FL 33050

Located within walking distance from the harbor

Homemade pizza, subs, pasta dishes, and yummy desserts

Beer and wine availableCool a/c dining

Serving Marathon since 1980

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Florida Keys Premier Music Place

HAPPY HOURDAILY11A.M.-6P.M.

DARTSPOOLSHUFFLE BOARD

SUNDAYNFL PACKAGE

INTERNETJUKEBOX

Winner - Best Entree, 2006 Taste of the Islands

www.thehurricanegrille.com

FULL MENUSERVED DAILY

TO MIDNIGHT

FREE WIFI

ot Key Harbor is a community o year round Marathonsidents and transient live-aboard sailors who are rely onch other and local law enorcement agencies to keepe harbor clean and sae.

ease review these simple rules so your stay willenjoyable while maintaining the strong sense o

mmunity among the cruisers in the harbor.

atch your wake:mindul o waterway signs. Most o the Harbor issignated Slow Speed Minimum Wake. All man-madenals, including the City Marina canal, are Idle Speed Noake zones.

Slow Speed Minimum Wake: Settled in the water, not

plowing, minimum wake.Idle Speed No Wake: Lowest speed needed tomaintain steerage.

l vessels must display an anchor light at night.is applies to both anchored vessels and those onooring balls.

Keep your dinghy legal:All vessels under 16 in length must have the ollowingitems:

A copy o the vessel registration, except or non-motorized vessels. (Vessels with inoperable motors astill considered motorized)Liejackets or all occupants.A horn or whistle.

ire extinguisher, i there is a built-in uel tank orenclosed portable tank.Flares are not required when operating within BootKey Harbor.Navigation lights on the motorized vessels capable ospeeds over 7 knots.A ashlight at the ready on non-motorized or vesseincapable o speeds over 7 knots.

(It is strongly recommended or all vessels to have a 360 -visible white light.)

All vessels over 16 in length and all motorized vesseunder 16 must be Florida registered.This includes T/T and even i the vessel is U.S. Coast Guadocumented.

Vessels registered in other states have 90 days to registewith Florida. U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels that anot currently registered in another state must register inFlorida immediately.

SAFETYfloating neighborhood: lets keep it safe


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VisitHistoric Pigeon Key

Tours Beach ShoppingDaily Historic Tours$11 adults/$8.50 children 5-13

Enjoy Monroe Countys Best Kept SecretPigeon Keys Private Beach & Boat Dock

Enjoy Shopping in our Historic PullmanCar Gift Shop @ Knights Key MM 46

Open Daily 9:30 - 4:30 [email protected]

63 acres of...

Nature TrailsMuseum of Natural HistoryWild Bird Rescue CenterHistoric Bahamian House

Museum Gift ShopMarine Touch Tanks

2007 - 08 Events

Weekly Science Saturday Classes

Monthly Evening with the Stars stargazingBahamian Heritage Festival - Jan 25-27th

MM 50.5 Bayside

(305) [email protected]

Rediscover the NaturalFlorida Keys


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We Deliver!

ASK US ABOUT SPECIAL OCCASIONS

HAIL ON VHF CH. 17PHONE 305-318-9725

SUNSET CRUISES HARBOR TOURS WATER TA

FRIENDLY & RELIABLE OPERATORS

CLEAN & QUIET ELECTRIC BOATS

HARBOR DELIVERY SERVICE

www.smorgasboat.com

We are now a

proud

Representative of

ElectraCraft

Electric boats

2007

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nAwar

GreatM

arathon

Chambe

rofCom

m

Many people and organizations were

instrumental in making the 2007/2008 BootKey Harbor Cruisers Guide even more

successful than the inaugural edition. The

staff at the Weekly Newspapers would like

to thank Bill Scott, Guy Styles, the Cruiser

Net, Chris Boyle, the Middle Keys Marine

Association, the City of Marathon, Richard

Tanner, Austin DiRenzo & the entire staff at

the Boot Key Harbor City Marina.

Artwork: Travis Cready, Leigh Trefry, Guy Styles,Austin DiRenzo & Scott Design.

Boot Key Map & Environs: Guy Styles

City Marina Mooring Map: Austin DiRenzo

City of Marathon Map: Leigh Trefry & Travis Cready

Photos courtesy: Scott Design

Design & Prepress: Travis Cready

Written by:Jason Koler

Published by:

The Weekly Newspapers (MMVII)

www.keysweekly.com

(305) 743-0844

The Weekly Newspapers

also available online at:www.keysweekly.com

Extra! Extra!Get your

Weekly Papers,Theres nothingweak about it.

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Join us In Style at Salon Blan

Hair And Nail SalonFacial Waxing

To make an appointment

call 305-743-1888

[email protected]

Marine Electronics, Wind & SolaR Power Systems

Watermakers & Generators

AC and DC Electrical Power syste

Mob

ile

Servic

e

Sea Wiz MarinSystems & TechnologiesService, Sales & Installatio

Yacht Buyers Agent

Serving all the Key(305) 289-4044

2250 Overseas Hwy.Marathon, FL Keys

Marine Refrigeration and Air Condition

Sales, Installation and Service

Everyday we have dinner! Cold packaged gourmet comfort foodsthat are in mcrowavable containers. Available for 1 or more

dinners with prices beginnning at $11.95.

Grourmet CoffeeFresh Baked Pastries

PaninisDaily Soup Selections

Daily Chopped Salad SelctionsOn the hook and dont want to cook?

Homeofthe

1/2lb.Muffin

(305) 289-3333www.cristianoscafe.com

2264 Overseas Hwy, MarathonLocated in Old Town next to TIB Bank on 23rd St.

Boot Keys closest coffee shop!

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ATTRACTIONS

ane Point Museum, Nature

nter

one: (305) 743-9100

M50.5, Gulf

ww.cranepoint.net

lphin Research Center

one: (305) 289-0002

M59, Gulf

ww.dolphins.org

storic Pigeon Key

one: (305) 743-5999

wo miles west of Knights Key

ww.pigeonkey.net

geon Key Gift Shop

one: (305) 743-5999

M 47, Ocean

ww.pigeonkey.net

e Turtle Hospital

one: (305) 743-2552

M 48.5, Gulf

96 Overseas Highway

ww.turtlehospital.org

IVINGe Keys are home to the worlds

ond largest living coral reef,

ond only to Australias Great

rrier Reef. The diving and

orkeling opportunities are

dless and attract divers and

rine biologists from across the

be. For more information on

arathon, drop by the Chamber of

mmerce at MM53.5 or call (305)

3-5174 or 1 (800) 262-7284.

delaide Baker -Historic

pwreck features a pair of huge

cks in only 25 feet of water

mbrero Reef- This traditional

orite of the Marathon dive

portfolio is marked by a 140-foot

lighted tower

Cofns Patch -A conglomerate

of six distinct patch reefs

Delta Shoals -A sandy shoal

loaded with elkhorn, brain, and

star coral heads.

The Thunderbolt - 188-foot ship

wreck

PARKS & BEACHESExcept for City of Marathon/

Rotary Childrens Park, all of

Marathons beautiful parks andbeaches are dog friendly with dog

litter bags supplied at the park.

Marathon Community Park

is located on Overseas Highway

and 36th St., Ocean, adjacent to

the City Marina. Inside the park

you will nd restrooms, picnic

tables and a covered pavilion

for large gatherings. Completed

in two phases, the park has two

Little League baseball elds, four

tennis courts, and a combinationbasketball court/inline hockey rink,

toddler playground and skate park.

The park is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Jesse Hobbs Park is at the

corner of U.S. # 1 and 41st Street

Gulf. The park is a neighborhood

hangout for kids enjoying the

playground or shooting hoops.

Hours are 8 a.m to 10 p.m.

City of Marathon / Rotary

Childrens Park is located at

7575 Overseas Highway (corner

of U.S. # 1 and 75 th Street

Ocean). Built with the combined

efforts of Marathons Rotary

Club and the Citys volunteers,

there are swings, a climbing wall,

toddler playground, monkey bars,

slides and many indescribable

play elements.

Hours are 8 a.m. to dusk.

Sombrero Beach

MM50, Ocean

A lovely sandy beach on the

Atlantic Ocean frames a shady

park with picnic pavilions,

volleyball courts, restrooms and

showers. The beach is open from

7 a.m. until dusk.

Coco Plum Beach

MM54.5, Ocean

Established as a natural beacharea with an adjacent wetland

area, Coco Plum (like Sombrero)

is also a turtle nesting beach.

A popular spot for locals and

their pets, Coco Plum has basic

restroom facilities and is open

daily from 7 a.m. until dusk.

GOLFSombrero Country Club

Phone: (305) 743-3433

4000 Sombrero Blvd., MM 50,Ocean

Key Colony Beach Golf &

Tennis

Phone: (305) 289-1533

8th Street, MM53.5, Ocean

Key Colony Beach

EVENTS

Habitat for Humanity of the

Middle Keys-Fundraiser Gala-DAsign SourceDecember 1, 2007

3rd Annual Bahamian HeritageFestival-Crane Point HammockJanuary 25 - 27, 2008

14th Annual Pigeon Key ArtsFestivalFebruary 9, 2008

Rotary Big Band ConcertFebruary 24, 2008 (tentatively)Key Colony Beach DayMarch 9, 2008

The Original Marathon SeafoFestivalMarch 15 & 16, 2008Key Colony Beach Taste of tIslandsMarch 30, 2008

American Cancer Societys R

for Life-Marathon CommunitParkApril 4 & 5, 2008.

27th Annual 7-Mile Bridge RuApril 19, 2008

Marathon Offshore Bull andCow Dolphin TournamentMay 2, 3, and 4, 2007

3rd Annual Green Living ExpoMarathon High SchoolMay 9 - 11, 2008

Marathon 4th of July CelebratJuly 4, 2008

Underwater Music FestivalJuly 12, 2008

Lobster Mini-SeasonJuly 30 & 31, 2008

2nd Annual Boot Key BivouacOctober 5, 2008 (tentatively)

Swordfest 08

October 17, 18 & 19, 2008

Thanksgiving Weekend/End oHurricane Season/John BartuBirthday BashThe Saturday after Thanksgivinevery year

Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce

www.foridakeysmarathon.com [email protected]

12222 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-5417 1-800-262-7284

Area Events and Attractionsbrought to you by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce


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Keys Rigging, Inc.

* we also specialize in furling gears!

Dealers for:

mailing address:5409 Overseas Hwy. #3Marathon, Fl. 33050-27

(305) 289-0143 (oce(305) 766-7196 (cell)

our shop:10702 5th Ave., GulfMarathon, FL 33050

Gary [email protected]

5409 Overseas HwyMM 50

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