I won't be crossing this year but have been into Cedar Key, be careful going in, the channel is crooked but was well marked, be sure to follow all the markers well and especially on the way out if you leave by the Southern entrance. Personally, others may have a different opinion, I didn't like the anchorage off the boat ramp much and didn't find much to enjoy in town. I would, and do, carry on to Tarpon Springs if possible. We did enjoy Crystal River a lot, but it Is a long haul up there from the Gulf, worth it if you want to spend a few days up there. Steve Willett Monk 36 Gumbo Thibodaux, Louisiana