Monthly Archives: January 2013
Great Sail to Great Sale
This morning we woke up early and got underway just before sunrise. The winds had picked up overnight and were driving a pretty solid 2-4 foot chop across the bank. As we turned to Great Sale Cay we turned off the motor and sailed on a close reach just off the winds and the waves. … Continue reading
So far, so good
Last night we transited the Ft. Pierce inlet just as it was getting dark. On our way out we had to fight the tide and it was a little rough at the entrance. A Coast Guard boat pulled into the inlet behind us and followed us closely, then turned on his blue patrol lights. For … Continue reading
We Leave on Friday
Since we learned that we would be delayed getting to the Bahamas we’ve been planning on spending a night or two at the Ft. Pierce City Marina to drop off my dad and visit my aunt and uncle who live in the area. On Wednesday we called to make a reservation and learned that they … Continue reading
Hit the Brakes
Lately we haven’t caught many breaks. Our trip south was maligned by running aground, a winter storm, a tree blocking our path, strong winds, light winds, and our latest misadventure – canal lock maintenance. Since I last posted on New Year’s Eve from Great Bridge, VA we’ve made some miles, to say the least. We … Continue reading