Coastal sailing advice needed

Jan 16, 2014
12
Cal 28 River Raisin Marina
Hello,

Some friends and I are planning to sail a 40' boat from Ft Lauderdale to Myrtle Beach in June. We are all experienced on the Great Lakes but not so much ocean. I'm looking for any advice and links to resources (coastal weather etc) for planning purposes.

Thanks,
Bill
 
Jan 19, 2010
12,362
Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
These are my go-to sites...

passageweather.com
Activecaptian.com
 
May 24, 2004
7,129
CC 30 South Florida
If you intend to follow the Intra-Coastal Waterway route for part of the trip get a cruising guide.
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How much or how little you may use it will depend on time constraints and the weather.
 
Oct 22, 2014
20,995
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
I recently bought a copy of "Coastal Explorer" navigational software for the PC windows platform. Great program. Includes planing, route information, free access to nav charts, and active captain. From Rose Point software.

Might be of help.