Key West Activities

[Ms PatriYacht]

I am really getting anxious to get to Key West, we will be there almost a week this time. Normally we have not done much other than attend the races, visit the pits, and go to the bars. I know Key West has more to offer than that, so I was wondering aside from the obvious; bars and races what else you like to do when down there.

[Ratickle]

If you have a day you want to relax, go out to the fort at the Dry Tortugas and snorkel etc....

[OldSchool]

:cheers2::cheers2::cheers2::cheers2::cheers2::cheers2::cheers2:


:puke::puke::cheers2:

[Ms PatriYacht]

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I hear ya, the older I get, the harder morning recovery is:ack2:

[cigdaze]

Same here. Craig about summed it up nicely. Usually all we do is barhop, drink, watch races, barhop, drink, screw and sleep. Erin's begging me this year to actually do something...why, I have no idea. :D We're thinking about doing the dry Tortugas and snorkeling thing this year. Saturday would be our day.

[tommymonza]

The Hemingway house is a good way to waste an hour or two ,its interesting.

And i highly recommend mimosa's at PEPES for breakfast, i love the chipped beef.

Irish Kevins for the never ending drunken singalongs.

The big 52 footsailboat i run for my buddy is kept at the Hogfish in stock island these days so we will be down there.I can maybe get you out for a drunken day of sailing if you would be up to it.

[Gladhe8er]

This may sound homosexual but me and my wife rented bicycles and rode the perimeter of the island a few times. You get to see everything because you aren't speeding around in a car and you get exercise.

Other than that we hang at the pool and beach at the Galleon, walk around town and shop, DRINK, lose cell phones, lose wallets, lose our dignity...

[Big Time]

A cheap date is the rent a bicycle and ride all around the island. You would be surprised what you find when exploring on a bike...tend to pick up on little things you might drive past. It is also a good way to sweat out the booze from the night before! Jet ski rentals can also be fun.

We've also done this ( http://dangercharters.com/ ). Good way to fill a day (on non race day of course). Find a coupon and it is not that expensive. We did snorkeling, kayaking and they privide food and drinks. Saw lobsters, fish of all kinds, dolphins and have a close encounter with a couple of small sharks.

[Big Time]

This may sound homosexual but me and my wife rented bicycles and rode the perimeter of the island a few times. You get to see everything because you aren't speeding around in a car and you get exercise.



Oh no, I just suggested the same thing...I guess we are both homo's!! LOL. :leaving:

[jayboat]

Oh no, I just suggested the same thing...I guess we are both homo's!! LOL. :leaving:

Get a room! There are plenty of places in Key West that would be glad to have ya. :26:

Kidding. The Mel Fischer museum was kinda cool, but it was a while back when I went through it- dunno what it is like these days.

[Big Time]

Get a room! There are plenty of places in Key West that would be glad to have ya. :26:



What makes that even more sickening is that we are brothers! :26:

[Ms PatriYacht]

bikes are not a homo thing for us at all, we ride all the time, although I think I will tell Ian to leave his tight black bike shorts with the padded crotch at home:biggrinjester: I was even thinking about renting one for the whole week. I know you will think I am crazy but I looking at getting a gym membership for the week.

Maybe if enough people are interested we could get a SOS group rental on one of those snorkeling charter boats.

[Ms PatriYacht]

The Hemingway house is a good way to waste an hour or two ,its interesting.

And i highly recommend mimosa's at PEPES for breakfast, i love the chipped beef.

Irish Kevins for the never ending drunken singalongs.

The big 52 footsailboat i run for my buddy is kept at the Hogfish in stock island these days so we will be down there.I can maybe get you out for a drunken day of sailing if you would be up to it.


yes, yes, yes, yes we would love that, I will pack the cooler with beer:cheers2: and mojitos

[Airpacker]

Last time down I chartered a small (25ft) fishing boat and went cuda hunting. What a friggin workout. Boated 11 out of 14 fish. My body ached for 3 days afterwards but well worth the $$

[Gladhe8er]

:kiss:
Oh no, I just suggested the same thing...I guess we are both homo's!! LOL. :leaving:

Speak for yourself!:kiss:

[ChiefApache]

yes, yes, yes, yes we would love that, I will pack the cooler with beer:cheers2: and mojitos

Might be intersted as well.....

[Ms PatriYacht]

Barb, I was so happy to hear you will be in Key West. I just talked to the guy at Danger Charters they have some nice outings. He told me that if we got 24 people for the sunset cruise or 20 people for the snorkeling they would give us 10% off and we would have the boat to ourselves, plus crew of course. The sunset cruise sounds good, Barb you would like it since they serve top of the line wine. I would be in for a Friday night sunset cruise and or a Saturday snorkel half day or full day. Is anyone else interested??

check it out
http://dangercharters.com/wind_wine.htm

[OldSchool]

Sailboats, wine, bicycle riding.....WTF is happening here????????????:rofl::willy_nilly::rofl::willy_nilly::rofl:

[cigdaze]

Barb, I was so happy to hear you will be in Key West. I just talked to the guy at Danger Charters they have some nice outings. He told me that if we got 24 people for the sunset cruise or 20 people for the snorkeling they would give us 10% off and we would have the boat to ourselves, plus crew of course. The sunset cruise sounds good, Barb you would like it since they serve top of the line wine. I would be in for a Friday night sunset cruise and or a Saturday snorkel half day or full day. Is anyone else interested??

check it out
http://dangercharters.com/wind_wine.htm

Erin and I would be in on the Saturday morning Snorkeling thing. That's the one thing I'm obligated to do this year.

[ChiefApache]

Sailboats, wine, bicycle riding.....WTF is happening here????????????:rofl::willy_nilly::rofl::willy_nilly::rofl:

Our weekend in Cambridge did us in. :ack2::sifone:

[cigdaze]

Sailboats, wine, bicycle riding.....WTF is happening here????????????:rofl::willy_nilly::rofl::willy_nilly::rofl:

We're losin' our minds. :willy_nilly: :bigear:

[ChiefApache]

Barb, I was so happy to hear you will be in Key West. I just talked to the guy at Danger Charters they have some nice outings. He told me that if we got 24 people for the sunset cruise or 20 people for the snorkeling they would give us 10% off and we would have the boat to ourselves, plus crew of course. The sunset cruise sounds good, Barb you would like it since they serve top of the line wine. I would be in for a Friday night sunset cruise and or a Saturday snorkel half day or full day. Is anyone else interested??

check it out
http://dangercharters.com/wind_wine.htm

Have to see what our friends want to do!

[cigdaze]

Oh no, I just suggested the same thing...I guess we are both homo's!! LOL. :leaving:

Just guard your bicycle seat. Once Stecz catches a whiff, he'll be trying to dry hump your leg for hours. :rofl: :biggrinjester:

[Ms PatriYacht]

Erin and I would be in on the Saturday morning Snorkeling thing. That's the one thing I'm obligated to do this year.

Do you think the morning is better, then we have to be up early after possibly being out late on Friday.

[cigdaze]

Do you think the morning is better, then we have to be up early after possibly being out late on Friday.
Oh no, it definitely can't be too early. When I say morning, I really mean lunch time or early afternoon - you know, Key West time.
:)

[Ms PatriYacht]

Sailboats, wine, bicycle riding.....WTF is happening here????????????:rofl::willy_nilly::rofl::willy_nilly::rofl:

that's because we are a Seriously well rounded group. powerboats-sailboats-beer-wine-motors-pedals It's all a good thing. Besides after hours of listening to the races and the noise in the bars, a few hours of nothing but a gentle breeze will be a soul soothing respite.








NOT, it will most likely wind up being a loud and rowdy group of Serious Drunks:biggrinjester:

[Big Time]

Just guard your bicycle seat. Once Stecz catches a whiff, he'll be trying to dry hump your leg for hours. :rofl: :biggrinjester:

Haha. Yeah I heard that about him :rofl:

[Ms PatriYacht]

Oh no, it definitely can't be too early. When I say morning, I really mean lunch time or early afternoon - you know, Key West time.
:)

I was thinking Island time myself, the times are at 9:00 or 2:00 Unless we went for the whole day then we can pick our depature time. The whole day is only about $25.00 more and it includes lunch

[Ted]

I happen to know of a scooter Poker Run occurring on Saturday afternoon. It is organized by some CBPBA peeps so some of you know how that will be :D

[Sammyb713]

I happen to know of a scooter Poker Run occurring on Saturday afternoon. It is organized by some CBPBA peeps so some of you know how that will be :D


Ted,

Fill me in on this, I am taking my scooters down and we would love to bar hop around with you guys!

[jayboat]

Ted,

Fill me in on this, I am taking my scooters down and we would love to bar hop around with you guys!

Make sure you carry bail money. :biggrinjester:

[Airpacker]

Erin and I would be in on the Saturday morning Snorkeling thing. That's the one thing I'm obligated to do this year.

Since Alec is bringing the tank, er I mean Nortech, we could uses all your butts up, face down azzez as a slalom course for chits and giggles. :26:

[cigdaze]

Since Alec is bringing the tank, er I mean Nortech, we could uses all your butts up, face down azzez as a slalom course for chits and giggles. :26:

Well, that will be day 4 of our trip, so tell Alec not to be dropping any oil slicks while we're in the water. :biggrinjester:

[RACESDAD]

buy a cool bicycle down there then send it home. not much more than renting for 10 days

[RACESDAD]

we have a bail bondman with us at all times. AAA bail bonds. he will probably be in jail with us but he knows people

[Gladhe8er]

we have a bail bondman with us at all times. AAA bail bonds. he will probably be in jail with us but he knows people

:sifone::cheers2::smash:

[Quinlan]

we have a bail bondman with us at all times. AAA bail bonds. he will probably be in jail with us but he knows people

I am gonna hang w you guys then, I still got my Sailor Jerry Shirt!!
Will that help.

[Ted]

Ted,

Fill me in on this, I am taking my scooters down and we would love to bar hop around with you guys!

Watch the CBPBA website, it's all the Dena crew like the Paskos, Millers, Jernigans, etc. Usually starts about 1:00 at Sloppy Joes :26::driving:

[Supercat Racing]

The wife and I went snorkling 2 years ago. Not nearly as nice as other Carribbean trips we have made but it was still a reef with 30 foot visibility. Last year my wife wanted to check out art galleries on Duval and just off Duval. I'm not much for that kind of thing but it was actually enjoyed it. Other than that I would ask why reinvent the wheel. Key West is pretty much a week long party that takes twice as long to recover from. I can't wait to get there this year!!!

Marty

[inbetween]

We'd really enjoy an around the island boat tour/ride. Any ideas or recommendations?

[baywatch]

Anyone bringing their boat?

[smokin' joe]

We partayed on a big deck boat that anchors all day off the harbor near a wreck. The crew serves lunch and drinks. It includes jet skis and kayaks. Lots of young people...

[MarylandMark]

trolley tour- you can jump on/off at bars you normally wouldn't get a chance to see. Ride it around for 1 full lap before picking where you want to get off at; last few years I got off too early only to get drunk and then find out there was a better bar the very next stop.

Kind of like good porn- took me 5 years to get past the 1st scene and all this time the 2nd scene was much better.

[Bobcat]

we have a decent 18 hole golf course

[LEOPAJM]

Have to see what our friends want to do!

Robster and I are gonna do a crochet / needle point class , then get a massage thursday morning .......... WTF !?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :biggrinjester:

[ChiefApache]

Robster and I are gonna do a crochet / needle point class , then get a massage thursday morning .......... WTF !?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :biggrinjester:

As long as you're not massaging each other I have no worries. :biggrinjester:

He's attempting to get his flight changed now. You two driving from Ft Lauderdale to KW.....trouble there I'm telling you............:willy_nilly::willy_nilly:

[LEOPAJM]

As long as you're not massaging each other I have no worries. :biggrinjester:

He's attempting to get his flight changed now. You two driving from Ft Lauderdale to KW.....trouble there I'm telling you............:willy_nilly::willy_nilly:


It's a pretty good ride down ....... maybe we can get Mary to make us lunch ?:driving:

[Top Banana]

If you have a day you want to relax, go out to the fort at the Dry Tortugas and snorkel etc....

For those that are going to take this trip, an intereting fact to be aware of during your ride out to Dry Tortugas, is that the fort was actually the far turn point on the old race course.

Back in the day when the boats headed out of the harbor after making a loop, we headed for Dry Tortugas.....that is the section of water that always produced some of the greatest out of the water shots.

Here is a shot of Betty Cook covering that section of ocean.

When you make the trip, you will have a new appreciation of why the old timers still say they were involved in "Open Ocean Racing" as opposed to Offshore Racing.

[cowisl]

Anyone bringing their boat?

yes....38 Powerplay with 525's. My buddy is bringing his 32' skater too

[glh]

...attend the races, visit the pits, and go to the bars... I know Key West has more to offer than that...No

[glh]

Anyone bringing their boat?Yup.... both of them and the truck...

[LEOPAJM]

Yup.... both of them and the truck...

Great ! I know you've got a SMALL spot in one of them for me to crash !?!?!? :sifone:

[OldSchool]

Yup.... both of them and the truck...

Does DOI have a stabbin cabin?????:sifone::26::sifone::26::cheers2:

[Indian Outlaw]

Anyone bringing their boat?

I am bringing mine down and keeping it at the galleon marina, can't wait!

[glh]

Does DOI have a stabbin cabin?????:sifone::26::sifone::26::cheers2:No but the Mut has plenty of them! :D

[glh]

Great ! I know you've got a SMALL spot in one of them for me to crash !?!?!? :sifone:Yes and I have already had someone your size try it on for size to make sure you fit!!!! :sifone:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/trucks-trailers-transportation/395315d1252136738-show-your-tow-img_0157a.jpg

[25 hors la loi]

If you have a day you want to relax, go out to the fort at the Dry Tortugas and snorkel etc....

Dry Tortugas in a heart beat ...70 miles run ....but it`s worth the trip .....
or you stay at KW , and drink good canadian beer :sifone:

[Zero Patience]

Ahhhh, its the Keys so bring your boat , run it down thru the keys. Stop for Tee West Key shirts and a frosty along the way. Gilberts, Holiday Isle, The Fisheries, Sparkys Fish and Cocktails, Geiger Key, Hurricane hole, etc. Day and afternoon trips to Hurricane hole, Stock Island, Geiger Key. Simply hanging out at the Gallion. Bikes are a must to get around on the island. Look forward to seeing you there.:cheers2:

[Brad]

Try This
http://www.bestonkeywest.com/key-west-ghost-tour.html
Did this several years ago with the family and enjoyed it!

[Slandrew]

Fly to the Old Fort!

[Slandrew]

Unless your an old Fart:03:

[glh]

...what else you like to do when down there.Looks like Sean could help yahhh! :D

[Ms PatriYacht]

Yes and I have already had someone your size try it on for size to make sure you fit!!!! :sifone:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/trucks-trailers-transportation/395315d1252136738-show-your-tow-img_0157a.jpg



:smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:

[LEOPAJM]

Yes and I have already had someone your size try it on for size to make sure you fit!!!! :sifone:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/trucks-trailers-transportation/395315d1252136738-show-your-tow-img_0157a.jpg

HA !!!! :biggrinjester:

[Sean H]

Looks like Sean could help yahhh! :D

I will be giving lessons starting early that week, Monday or so. :sifone:

[Airpacker]

I will be giving lessons starting early that week, Monday or so. :sifone:
If those lessons involve "learning to smile when a Tranny gives you a triple digit shocker" I prefer to remain uneduacted thank you very much. :26:

[Sydwayz]

I think we have 3-37' ATs coming down with the Poker Run.

[kitten8]

Anyone bringing their boat?

We are traveling by boat, 5.5 hours from Tampa!

:26:

[DAREDEVIL]

If those lessons involve "learning to smile when a Tranny gives you a triple digit shocker" I prefer to remain uneduacted thank you very much. :26:

Now i know why i havent seen im last year,,,,,thats where he is hanging out .......LOL:rofl:

NOW IT ALL MAKES SENSE. No need to respond sean,,,gotcha.

[Eaton Photos]

Anybody have any recommendations for things to do with little ones'? My wife & I are coming down + 2 under 2 years of age. We are planning on arriving on either the 7th or 8th, and staying till the 16th. On the 12th, I'm already planning on leaving KW bright & early, pending on weather, as there is a Shuttle Launch scheduled that day. But every day aside from Thursday the 12th, we have nothing planned.

My wife has given me permission, to go Snorkeling, so if there is a group that forms' from SOS, I am definitely interested. She would go too, but then we wouldn't have anyone, to watch our kids :(

I will be shooting the KW races, but this will also be a family vacation too. I would like to meet as many members', here on SOS as possible.

How much is a wave runner rental?

Would there be an option, of bringing my 21 & 6 mos olds, on a Sunset Cruise? My wife & I, want to enjoy the time in KW, as we have never been to the Keys or South Florida.

Thank you

[timewarp]

The boat trip out to the Dry Tortugas is kid friendly. Get the one with the big cat, it's a quicker trip out and back. Includes lunch and snorkeling gear. It's an all day thing.

[Pat D]

Not much in KW for 2 under 2......and if the weather is the same that week as it is now, bring lots of sunscreen and time in the AC for them. We are having record breaking heat this week.
There is one small interesting aquatic type museum right in the Truman Annex area/dry pits. Good movie about underwater stuff and it's air conditioned, should be good for an hour or so.
Also in the annex area in the pits is the retired Coast Guard boat Mohawk that you can tour. Not for 2 yr. olds but interesting.
The Smathers Beach area is the best beach other than some of the hotel pools, and whatever hotel your staying at should have a good list of people who can baby sit. (We do have a normal community or normal people :) "within" the party stuff and island characters) and that might be an option.
One question........are you planning to leave bright and early thursday, see a launch, and return to KW?...........Do you know how tough that trip could be?
Just curious

PD

[BobbyB]

trolley tour- you can jump on/off at bars you normally wouldn't get a chance to see. Ride it around for 1 full lap before picking where you want to get off at; last few years I got off too early only to get drunk and then find out there was a better bar the very next stop.

Kind of like good porn- took me 5 years to get past the 1st scene and all this time the 2nd scene was much better.

You going to be ready to buy me a ton of beers?:sifone:

[Seltzer]

You going to be ready to buy me a ton of beers?:sifone:

im not sure he's going. something about planning a wedding:icon_bs:

[BobbyB]

im not sure he's going. something about planning a wedding:icon_bs:

Ok well we will get hammered then.:sifone::sifone:

[MarylandMark]

1st time in about a decade I won't be in KW for the races.

The wife-to-be is finishing up school and was not too keen on me being down there solo for some reason. WTF!

[Seltzer]

Ok well we will get hammered then.:sifone::sifone:

Absolutely


1st time in about a decade I won't be in KW for the races.

The wife-to-be is finishing up school and was not too keen on me being down there solo for some reason. WTF!

Finishing school for what, have her read the self help book.
How to marry a retard.:rofl:

[DAREDEVIL]

Absolutely



Finishing school for what, have her read the self help book.
How to marry a retard.:rofl:

Damn,,,,thats harsh !!:leaving:

[DAREDEVIL]

(We do have a normal community or normal people :) "within" the party stuff and island characters ..................................Do you know how tough that trip could be?
Just curious

PD



U do not believe this crap ,,,do u ???!!!:rofl:

[Wrinkleface]

1st time in about a decade I won't be in KW for the races.

The wife-to-be is finishing up school and was not too keen on me being down there solo for some reason. WTF!

no more wife 2 B!!!!!:biggrinjester:

[MarylandMark]

Finishing school for what, have her read the self help book.
How to marry a retard.:rofl:

Susan can tutor her since she perfected that one... :rofl:

She graduated with a post Masters in Womens Health and has to take the state board exam or some thing along those lines.

Adding this degree got her a $25K a year raise back in June which means Mark will need a bigger boat lift around 2011-12

[MarylandMark]

Back on track-

White Tarpon Key Lime Martini's are the BEST thing EVER!!!

You can't go to KW and not have a few dozen!!! Every time you are bored with drinking beer- go get 2-3 double shot White Tarpon Key Lime Martini's and you will be back in the game!