The Adventures of M/V Key 2 Cay

Follow the travels of Tom & Carole as we explore the eastern seaboard of the US.

Elliott Key in Biscayne Bay

Yesterday, we moved from our anchorage in North Key Largo to our anchorage at Elliott Key, part of the Biscayne National Park. The water color and clarity here are difficult to describe. We can see our anchor chain and anchor sitting on the bottom, seven...

Lignumvitae Key

This morning, we crossed under the Seven-Mile Bridge and made our way to Lignumvitae Key, where there are five state-provided mooring balls that are free. Once securely attached to the mooring, we ventured onto the island to visit the Lignumvitae Key...

Another Day, Another Key

Wednesday, we departed The Perry Marina and cruised in the Atlantic down to the Seven-Mile Bridge, where we anchored just off Molasses Key Preserve. There are two islands that are privately owned by a couple, Frank and...

Good News - Good to Go!

On Sunday, we moved from the mooring field where we had been for nearly a month to The Perry Marina on Stock Island. After arriving on Sunday, we met some of the boating neighbors. We did...

TIme To Move On From Key West

After almost four weeks in the Garrison Bight Mooring Field it is time for Key 2 Cay to move . . . but not far. This morning we will head around the island to Stock Island where we stay at The Perry Marina for a few nights. We have been having some issues...

Leave It to Key West

We ate lunch at a local restaurant; this bottle was on every table. Anyone who has spent time in Key West knows that there are roosters, hens, and baby chicks EVERYWHERE. This restaurant allows its patron to enforce their table's chicken deterrence.