Florida Gulf Coast Quick Reference Cruising Guide
Florida Gulf Coast Cruising Guide: Simplify Your Boat Trips Navigate the Florida Gulf Coast with confidence using this waterproof quick reference cruising guide. Covering the waters from the Dry Tortugas to Mobile, AL, the Florida Gulf Coast Cruising Guide provides the essential information you need to cruise smoothly and enjoy your journey. Whether you're exploring anchorages, finding marinas, or cruising Florida’s west coast, this guide simplifies your trip with quick, reliable answers. Designed for ease and accuracy, it’s your must-have resource for cruising the Gulf Coast. No more flipping through bulky guides full of text. This streamlined tool puts essential information at your fingertips: Anchorages including wind/wave protection directions, depth, current, swell, and access for dog walking Services including fuel (diesel and gas), propane, water, grocery stores, laundry, showers, and pump-outs Bridges with height, opening schedules, contact info, and special notes Navigation alerts for shoaling, cuts, and other hazards Haulout facilities with maximum beam and contact details Whether you're cruising the Florida Keys, Southwest Florida, Big Bend, or Panhandle regions, this guide organizes everything you need by topic and location. Why It’s Different • Answers at a Glance This guide is organized first by what you need—anchorages, services, bridges—then by area, making it faster to find what you’re looking for. No lengthy descriptions and no charts—just clear tables to pinpoint the information you need without delay. How to Use • Quick Steps for Finding What You Need Designed to answer your questions quickly, this guide simplifies navigating the Florida Gulf Coast: Go to the Right Section: Tabs help you find what you need—anchorages, bridges, services, or haulout facilities. Find Your Column: Look for details like wind protection, bridge heights, or available services. Locate the X: Organized by south to north and then west (Dry Tortugas to Mobile), each X shows where you can find what you're looking for. Just find the one closest to you! Anchorage Names: All anchorage names are Active Captain names, which can be overlaid on any navigation app like Garmin, Navionics, or Aqua Map. For PDF Users: Clickable tabs let you jump straight to the right section. Searchable bookmarks make it easy to navigate the table of contents. Clickable links for phone numbers and websites simplify planning. Download to multiple devices used on the same boat for flexibility. Your Choice: Print, PDF, or a Discount for Both Select the format that works best for your cruising style: Spiral-Bound Print Guide: Built for life in the cockpit with bright tabs, waterproof and tear-resistant pages, and a glare-resistant matte finish. The spiral binding lies flat for hands-free use. Instant PDF Download: Available immediately after purchase—no shipping needed. Includes clickable links for phone numbers and marina websites, a searchable table of contents, and clickable tabs to navigate between sections. Perfect for tablets and smartphones. Want Both? Add both to your cart, and the PDF will be automatically discounted to 50% off! Whichever format you choose, this guide keeps essential information at your fingertips. Made in USA • Built to Last • Environmentally Friendly Designed in the USA; printed in the USA on American-made recyclable synthetic paper using environmentally-friendly soy-based inks at a facility that is completely wind-powered. Minimal packaging. Tough enough to handle life on a boat, it won’t tear, degrade, or smear, even in humid conditions or if you have sunscreen on your hands.