High Winds & Swelly Seas: Cruising from Bradenton to Naples | Small Craft Advisory Adventure
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 Published On May 2, 2025

Join us aboard Lipstick Tuna, a 42' Silverton Aft Cabin Motor Yacht, as we cruise down the Florida Gulf Coast ICW from Bradenton to Naples, with a scenic overnight stop at Cabbage Key. This journey had a dramatic start — battling high winds, 2-3 ft swells, and a Small Craft Advisory right as we left the dock, plus a last-minute engine repair that kept us on our toes.

From navigating rough seas to executing a challenging high wind docking at Cabbage Key, this trip was full of learning moments, including solo handling experience for Tim as the crew pushed onward to Naples.

✔️ Route: Bradenton ➡️ Cabbage Key ➡️ Naples
✔️ Conditions: High winds, Small Craft Advisory, swelly seas
✔️ Vessel: 42’ Silverton Aft Cabin Motor Yacht (Lipstick Tuna)
✔️ Highlights: Engine repairs, real-world docking practice, solo navigation

Whether you're a boating enthusiast, aspiring cruiser, or simply enjoy real-world boating adventures, this video showcases what it’s like to handle unpredictable ICW weather and grow your confidence — one mile at a time.

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