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The
Florida sun coast offers an outstanding
mix of quiet anchorages and beaches
along with all of the modern services
and facilities that you can think
of. Tampa Bay is centrally located
on Florida’s west coast, and
is one of the largest protected bays
in the country. An exciting chain
of barrier islands north and south
of Tampa Bay protects the coastline.
Picture-postcard white sand beaches
stretch along the whole coast. The
Gulf of Mexico beckons for long, open
water sails along the coast. |
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Enjoy
sailing and exploring bays, rivers,
estuaries, barrier islands and the open
waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Secluded
anchorages, upscale marinas, parks with
nature preserves, hundreds of restaurants
and a great diversity of shopping are
all part of the Tampa Bay Experience.
A perfect chain of barrier islands
protects the coastline and is one of
the largest protected bays in the country.
Although the area is
fairly shallow in nature,
it is well documented and full
of navigational aids. |
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visitors will sail the beautiful waters
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The
Weather: |
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day and utilize the excellent facilities
ashore at night by using the many marinas
in the area. |
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The
sailing season is year round with
winds typically being light to moderate
and easterly |
But
don’t be fooled by the development
that surrounds
this area.There are many peaceful
anchorages that allow you to slow down
and enjoy the natural wonders that
Florida Sailing Charter has to offer. |
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in
the morning switching to a westerly
sea breeze in the afternoon during the
summer. Winter sailing can be quite variable with
southerly winds prior to north-westerly fronts
and then several crisp and clear days as the wind
clocks north and east before the next front. The
area boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. |
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