A major attraction for Marathon vs other Keys is Boot Key Harbor. This is the only totally enclosed, protected harbor south of key Largo. In earlier years the harbor was a disgrace; derilict boats, uncontrolled anchorage and no pumpout facilities. In 1981 Marathon, formally just homes and businesses with no government other than the county, was allowed to incorporate and take control of the harbor. Today it has at least 150 boat moorings with more planned to eliminate the remaining anchorages. A pumpout boat handles the holding tank pumpouts weekly. This is a favorite holding spot awaiting decent weather to cross the Gulfstream. This picture was taken from the northeast corner of the harbor toward the southwest entrance. Sombrero Marina, where we stayed last year, and Sombrero Resort Marina are located in a channel running northeast behind where this picture was taken.
Speaking of decent weather, in Keys terms its still not. High north winds and very unseasonable low temperatures ensure that there will be no crossing of the Gulfstream for at least a week.
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