GL: Inlet information,longboat Key

[Randy Pickelmann]

Personally, I wouldn't consider Big Pass, at Sarasota, a viable, all-weather
inlet.  The shoals around there move frequently and local knowledge is a must.
The same is true, but to a lesser degree, of New Pass.  The excellent Sarasota
Sailing Squadron is located just inside New Pass and their members frequently
sound the location of the deep water.  Sea-Tow or TowBoatUS could probably
give advise on the VHF.  Longboat Pass, to the north and Venice Inlet, to the
south are much more dependable.
Regards,
Randy Pickelmann
MORNING STAR
lying in Clearwater, FL
www.morningstar.talkspot.com