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Turkey Point Overview

There is no launch site at Turkey Point but there is 2 miles north at Biscayne National Park. Some launch at the adjacent Homestead Bay Front Park ($6.00 admission) on a south wind.

Best sailing wind directions are from NW to East. Southeast is good once you are out of the wind shadow at the launch site.

Water depth is about shoulder deep for a mile in all directions with no significant hazards. This makes this area particularly good for intermediates who work on water starts or miss a lot of jibes.

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Season:	Sailing potential all year.

Water:	Most sailing wind conditions produce a light chop.

Ability Level:	All levels. Small launch site a little difficult for beginners.

Wetsuit:	Shorty suite November thur April

Familiness:	Picnic tables, grass, fresh water. Park closes at 5:30 pm.

Parking:	Free and close to launch site at Biscayne National Park.

Launch:	Small but adequate.

Sensor Notes

The velocity reading is consistently about 4 mph higher than the surface winds at the launch point which is about 2 miles north at Convoy Point (Biscayne National Park Headquarters)

This station is part of the WeatherFlow Hurricane Network.

Windiest Spots: St-François d'Orléans 44mph | Mt. Washington 44mph | Block Island Jetty 35mph