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Do you want to BYOB (bring your own boat!) to Dry Tortugas National Park? Before heading out this summer, remember, the waters around the Florida Keys are tricky! Our partner, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, offers a free Boater Education course. Learn how to protect yourself, your vessel and the unique Florida Keys marine environment. To find the Boater Education course, please visit our “Boating” story highlight. Bringing your own boat to Dry Tortugas National Park will provide you with the most opportunities to explore this remarkable national treasure. Situated approximately 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, with no food, water, or fuel available in the park, proper planning is a must. Here are a few safety reminders to keep in mind when coming out to the park: Always check weather and tide predictions before leaving shore and throughout your trip (if possible). Check life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares and sound-producing devices for serviceability and expiration. Always carry a nautical chart and compass, as it can be easy to become lost or to run aground in unfamiliar park waters. Boat permits are required for all vessels entering the park before engaging in recreational activities. Upon entering the park, all private boaters must check in at the Garden Key dock house. The information room in the dock house has required boater permits and valuable information on fishing, moorings, diving and recreating in the park. Read more helpful boating tips and start planning your next boating trip: https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/boating.htm Photo by Timothy Cameron Pierce ALT TEXT: A sailboat is in the foreground, silhouetted against a pink and orange sky. The sun is behind the lighthouse, and palm trees are silhouetted against the pink and orange sky. #WorldMaritimeDay #RecreateResponsibly #DryTortugas #DryTortugasNationalPark