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Key West Private Sunset Charter

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In Key West, we celebrate each and every sunset. Sure, we know another one is only 24 hours away, but each one is unique and beautiful. So we take a moment every day to appreciate the simple things, celebrate being alive in one of the most beautiful spots on earth, and toast the end of another day. It’s a quirky tradition that makes Key West a special place. All About Your Key West Sunset Cruise Why are  sunsets such a big deal in Key West ? Maybe it’s our location at the “end of the road.” Or maybe it’s just lucky geography—Key West is a fun East Coast port with an unobscured view of the western horizon. Or perhaps it’s because this island is a great place to catch a glimpse of the elusive Green Flash. What’s the Green Flash, you ask? No, it’s not the latest Marvel superhero—it’s way better than that. The Green Flash occurs when just the right atmospheric conditions occur at sunset, and you have an unobscured view of the horizon. It only lasts a second or two, so look quick and stay s

What is a Sandbar?

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Sandbar , also known as offshore bars, are submerged or partially exposed landforms near the beaches. The sandbar is the ridge of sand or coarse sediment that is built over a period of time by the waves. They are usually formed by these depositions offshore from a beach. Sometimes, they are formed in between two nearby beaches thus forming a connection between the two. The incoming waves bring these sediments together and deposit them where there are a backwash and clash between the incoming waves. As it is an off-beach palace, it also becomes a tourist attraction and inspires several tourists to such places. As a result, eatery and beverage businesses have boomed at many places like sandbar gilbert, sandbar chandler, and many other sandbar cafes, etc. Define Sandbar A general description of a sandbar is already mentioned in the introduction. The turbulence of the waves creates a trough in the sandy bottom as it swirls off a beach. Some of the sand deposited is carried forward onto the