25 Boats. One Basin. | Inside the First Blue Water Cruising Summit

Sailing Tiny Bubbles | Episode 40 We were honored to be part of the very first Blue Water Cruising Summit in the Florida Keys — and what a gathering it was. Twenty-five boats. One basin. Sailors from all walks of life coming together to share stories, lessons learned, and the realities of cruising life. From carefully staging our boats in three perfect rows at Hawks Cay Basin to reconnecting with friends we’ve crossed oceans with, this summit was about more than just boats — it was about community. We opened Tiny Bubbles to future cruisers, answered questions, shared our experiences, and were reminded why we chose this life in the first place. This cruising world may be wide open… but you never really sail alone. ⚓ Thanks for being part of our journey aboard Tiny Bubbles. ⸻ ⛵ Blue Water Cruising Summit 2026 📍 Hawks Cay Basin, Florida Keys Leopard 45 Catamaran Owners Gathering Florida Keys Sailing Event ⸻ 📸 Community Footage Credits Special thanks to members of the Blue Water Cruising community who generously shared photos and video used in this episode. If we’ve used your footage and missed crediting you by name, please reach out and we’ll happily update the description. ⸻ 🍽 Special Thanks Thank you to John Mirabella, owner of Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar, for taking the time to chat with us and share his story. 📍 1406 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, Florida 33050 🌐 www.castawayfloridakeys.com ⸻ #BlueWaterCruising #SailingLife #Leopard45 #LiveaboardLife #CruisingCommunity #FloridaKeys