BOCA GRANDE
This quaint, turn of the century community is located on Gasparilla Island (named after the infamous pirate Jose’ Gaspar).  Boca Grande Channel is well marked and straightforward, providing easy access in all weather conditions. Whidden’s Seafood Market, Pink Elephant and the Gasparilla Inn are popular establishments.

CHARLOTTE HARBOR AND THE PEACE RIVER
When the wind picks up, this 10-x 20-mile natural harbor offers beautiful, protected sailing.  Just about directly east of Boca Grande Pass is Burnt Store Marina resort.  At Punta Gorda is Fisherman’s Village and the beautiful Peace River with many fine anchorages.  Access east of Fisherman’s Village is somewhat restricted by a fixed 45’ vertical bridge clearance at the Route 41 bridge.

CAYO COSTA - NORTH CAPTIVA
CAPTIVA - SANIBEL ISLAND
Cayo Costa is uninhabited, tropical and probably one of the most beautiful of the west coast “barrier islands.”  Beach combing and the famous Florida West Coast sunsets make it a great exploration stop.  South of Captiva Pass is North Captiva.  Other than a few private homes, it is a sister island to Cayo Costa.  At the northern tip of Captiva Island on Redfish Pass is SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION RESORT AND YACHT HARBOR, a world famous retreat originally built for yachtsmen.  It offers dockage, showers, shops, laundry, five restaurants, tennis, golf, fishing guides, windsurfers, jetskis, bicycles, etc.  Miles of sugar sand beach is less than a block from the yacht harbor.  There is something for everyone here, truly a first class resort.  A few blocks from the resort entrance is the Bubble Room Restaurant, a unique restaurant with superb food, or have a glass of wine on the beach in front of the Mucky Duck and watch the sun set.  Sanibel Island is known around the world for its wonderful shelling beaches and the J. N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge with it’s abundant bird life.

PINE ISLAND SOUND
Fifteen miles long and four miles wide, Pine Island Sound has uncounted islands and keys protected by the barrier islands to the west and Pine Island to the east.  It has unlimited anchorage possibilities, gunkhole exploring, and solitude.  In contrast to South Seas Plantation is CABBAGE KEY, made popular by Jimmy Buffet’s many visits.  Its “Dollar Bar” restaurant and laid-back, relaxed ambiance make it a favorite watering hole for gold-plated motor yachts, local fishermen and ocean ranging sailboats alike – a unique island.  South Seas Plantation and the Pine Island area are great southern destination for a seven-day charter; it’s about a two-day trip home.