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ric71
PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:20 pm 
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Hi,

We are thinking about crossing Florida over Lake Okeechobee. Did anybody do this trip recently? Any tips?

Thanks,

Richard

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SW Florida Dave
PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:03 pm 
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Richard,
It is a run I have been looking into in the past month. There are several webs sights that give some good advise. From everything I was able to find it looks like a fairly easy run. From the mouth of the Caloosahatchee river to Ft Pierce is 150 + - miles.
I think the biggest choice is to cross the lake or make the circle around the outside. I think that would depend on the weather more than anything as Lake Okeechobee stirs up with not a lot of wind.
Let me know how your plans progress.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:16 am 
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Watch the water levels in lake and take lots and lots of Insect repellant, Good marina to stay in in Stuart Riverwatch speak to Beth, good luck

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ric71
PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:48 am 
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Thanks guys,

I'll keep you posted!

Richard

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narcosis
PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:59 pm 
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I haven't crossed the lake yet, but I've run from the Port Charlotte area to Islamorada a few times. Its a beautiful run down the Gulf and through Florida Bay. Running though Lake O is on my to-do list and looks like a unique experience! 8) Post pics when you make the run!

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