Jim,
I am interested in going south. Moving the date sounds like the right thing to do. I need help with lodging, launching and where to store the trailer. Do you have any advice?
You can launch from Matheson Hammock Marina, Coral Gables or Black Point or Homestead Bayfront Park in Homestead . You can leave the trailer at any of them overnight while you are boating.
Black Point or Bayfront park are closer to Elloit but I would suggest Matheson Hammock which is about a 30. min. run to Elliot..
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/Parks...son_marina.asp
I would suggest reservations at the Quality Inn South Kendall. 14501 S. Dixie Hwy. Miami - It's on US1, easy to find and is the closest one to Matheson Hammock with good restaurants, shopping and two marine stores nearby. Rooms for 2 - 4 are $87.00 - $97.00. I don't have a number for reservations but you can call any of the booking services. I can recomend other motels if you prefer.
You can find directions on the internet using MapQuest
http://www.mapquest.com/
If you will be arriving before 06/17, you can drop the boat/ trailer at my house which is about 5 miles from the motel, before and after the event..
Capt. Jim