You will drop anchor in late afternoon. Evenings are yours to relax, watch the sunset, swim, review your textbooks, read a novel or chat with your fellow students. Weather in the Keys and the Bahamas is similar, but slightly different owing to the large land mass of Florida. Summer weather is hot and humid, with warm nights. Winds are normally less than 15 knots.
Most rain comes in the form of afternoon thunder showers.
Frequently, rain will stay over warm areas, such as the Gulf Stream and land areas, leaving Biscayne Bay and coastal waters clear. June to October you must be prepared for hot days, with extra precautions for mosquitoes and hurricanes. However, modern weather warning systems and VHF weather reports give adequate warning if anything starts developing in the tropics. Winter usually begins sometime in November, with the first cold front bringing cooler temperatures and drier air. Also common are brisk sailing winds of 15 - 20 knots from the north to northeast for a day or two, followed by warm south and southeasterly winds.