Its about 90 miles to Fort Jefferson from Key West. Along the way you come across some shallows, the Marqueses (sp?) Keys and a *NOODLE*ton of lobster pots. The majority of that trip is 65 miles across blue water, with nowhere to bail out.

Personally Pete, you couldn't handle this trip if the *NOODLE* hit the fan. I don't know if I could but at least I have a good idea of what would be involved. Maybe you should try sailing up some coastline as practice. Pensacola -> Panama City would be a nice warm up. I'm sure theres plenty of places around you that are suitable.