Do no harm to the environment.

We all have a responsibility to protect what might be America’s greatest outdoor treasure, the Florida Keys. It is a fact that shallow water boaters can have a significant negative impact on the environment, unless precautions are taken. At Sandbar Rental Boats, we are committed to providing our clients with all the knowledge and tools to fully enjoy the pristine waters of the Keys without having a negative impact on the environment.

We recommend that you take advantage of the 45-minute check ride and orientation. We also recommend that you read the information and watch the videos provided. Without a doubt, hiring a Keys Captain will ensure you have a full day of stress-free boating enjoyment, but also learning how to navigate in the Keys waters with no environmental impact.

Some Keys sandbars see upwards of 300 boats on busy weekend days. You can imagine, with that level of pressure, how important it is for everyone to be mindful in their actions and boat responsibly.

“Disturbance and direct impacts (including prop scarring, groundings, turbidity, water quality degradation, disturbance, etc.) to these shallow areas by vessels of all types are believed to be major contributing factors to a decline in the Keys of birds, fish, and other animals dependent on these habitats..” - Florida Keys Shallow Water Boating Impact Analysis and Trends Assessment - Mapping Summary Report, Curtis R. Kruer Conservation, March 2017