Welcome to My SoFlo Life

Boating, Local Adventures & Real-Life South Florida Lifestyle

Discover insider stories, real-life boating advice, investing in South Florida, and personal recommendations from a 50+ German expat exploring life in coastal Florida. Whether you’re just launching your first boat or looking for laid-back escapes, you’re in the right place.


🌴 What You’ll Find Here

  • Real talk for first-time boaters in Biscayne Bay
  • Personal insight into buying a house in South Florida
  • Gear that actually works in South Florida waters
  • Tips for living, boating, and relaxing like a local

✨ Featured Blog Posts

👉 Navigating Miami’s Boat Ramps for Beginners
What to expect at your first South Florida launch, what not to do, and how to prepare.
Read the Full Guide →

👉 Crandon Marina: Miami’s Best Ramp for Beginners
Photos, details, and personal experience from Miami’s calmest ramp.
See Why Crandon Is Special

👉 Essential Boating Gear for South Florida
What we actually use, love, and recommend—gear that saves the day.
Shop Our Boat-Day Essentials →


🧭 Start Here If You’re New

I’ve been boating in both Germany and Florida for years. I hold international licenses to operate vessels up to 50 feet under sail or power, and I’ve even taught sailing in Berlin. My wife is a certified SCUBA instructor here in Miami. Together, we spend nearly every weekend on (or under) the water—from Boynton Beach to the Keys.

This blog is where we share what we’ve learned, what we wish we’d known earlier, and what works best in real life.


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👣 Ready to Explore?

👉 Start with our Beginner’s Guide to Miami Boat Ramps, or see all blog posts for gear, tips, and weekend ideas for the Florida lifestyle.

Sunrise from a boat on Key Largo, Florida Keys with anchored boats and calm reflections – South Florida boating lifestyle
Boating in South Florida at sunrise — our kind of weekend.

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