Originally Posted by Timbo
Tampa news said the Gulf water is down to 61, what's the water temp in the Keys right now?


Noah has the water at 58.5( http://tidesonline.nos.noaa.gov/plotcomp.shtml?station_info=8726724+Clearwater+Beach,+FL#) at the clearwater pier

I sailed on dec 31.. it was 61* water... it only felt cold until my feet turned blue .. actually it was fine with the right gear.