Tortugas Bound: Exploring Florida’s Last Piece of Wilderness
May 24, 2021
For the best snorkeling in the US, plus a great old fort, look no further than the Dry Tortugas.
For the best snorkeling in the US, plus a great old fort, look no further than the Dry Tortugas.
You can spend months exploring these approximately 800 islets. Some boaters are so enchanted, they never leave.
The Dry Torugas with its shallow waters, combined with increasing traffic, strong currents, and numerous hurricanes, became known as a “ship trap.”
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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
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