Welcome to okbayou.com

Visit Okbayou Store Technical books, cruising guides and more!

Cruise 2011 Launched from Port of the Islands and sailed through the Everglades to the Lower Keys

Visit Al's Cruising Guide to Southwest Florida and the Florida Keys

It's okay by me as long as it is Okbayou!  The boat name(okbayou) was partly influenced by the bayous in NorthWest Florida, like Rocky Bayou.

Dolphins escorting us across Florida Bay NNE of Key West Sailing West on the North side of the Lower Keys.

Danger! Do not swim in a freshwater marina! Read more here!

Browse my vendors  list for electrical parts and/or participate in an electrical repair forum on the Electrical page.
Visit the Navigation page with links and GPS how to stuff.
See the latest addition to the cruising page: pictures and description of my Cruise in 2009
Modifications to okbayou can be seen on the Seaward 25 page which includes a lot of good info the 1GM10 diesel engine.

If you have to sail away from the bayou check these links:
Learn to sail or enhance your sailboat handling skills on US Sailing's website.

When on the water be safe - check the USCG site - Safe afloat -  click on "Research Library" to look up various federal laws and regulations regarding boats.  This is a good place to go  before starting your next boat project.
If you motor or sail be safe on the water take a boating course.

Are you a wannabe? Click here: Discover Sailing!

Are you interested in sailing, but you want to learn the basics first? Or you are only "remotely" interested? Check this site: Cincinnati Model Yacht Club

If you have to sail away check the "Sailing Hall of Fame" which includes a clip on Hooligan's Navy from WWII in the Film Library.

Thank You for visiting okbayou