March 20 We stopped at Ft. Walton Beach to see Mark Grimmonpre and his family

Becka and Holly Grimmonpre with their friend, KatieMark GrimmonpreMark and his new grandson, John RyanMark and DottieWe had a nice ride and a wonderful visit with Katy, Holly, Mark, Becka and HunterAnchored by sunset at Santa Rosa IslandDottie prepared…

On March 18 we anchored at "Smack Bayou" and then at "Joe’s Bayou" on March 19

Fishing at Smack BayouI think I got a bite!!I guess we’re not going to catch any fish, so I’ll eat the bait

We toured the "Tall Ship" PEACEMAKER at the harbor

The Pilot HouseThe mizzen mastThe foremast and ships bellThe forepeakIn the salonThe bowThe admiral in the pilot houseThe ships bell at sunsetThe old crow and the crows nestThis sailing ship belongs to a “cult”, calling themselves “The Twelve Tribes”.&…

Tiger Cruise

Bridge of the Midgett (View Post…)

The Cruise of the Peking: SailBlogs 2011-03-24 12:26:10

Lieutenant Junior Grade Lauren Milici (View Post…)

March 16 and 17 At Port St. Joe, FL

The shrimp boat fleet at Port St. Joe We needed some provisions, so we borrowed two tricycles because they had big baskets to carry our loot back to the boat.  We felt like old retarded folks riding these.Just a couple of old pirates

Jumentos South - Domino

Raccoon Cay, Sharks, Ducks, and Goodbyes

Part of cruising is saying goodbye to friends we make along the way. The cruising community –especially the adventurous souls who hazard this far south—create a tight-knit group. As soon as a new boat enters the anchorage and the dinghy hits the water, you’re sure to be welcomed by one of the boats around.

A SHORT TRIP TO DINNER KEY MARINA AT COCONUT GROVE

3/23/2011 SHORT TRIP TO DINNER KEY MARINA AT COCONUT GROVEHAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN! WEDNESDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 5 NMSUNRISE:   7:22         SUNSET:   7:33HIGH:   80  &n…

Quest at Sea

Dania Beach, FL – 3/23/11

Ricki and I were semi- conscious watching the Today Show on TV when we heard a knock on our door. I had told Skip to let me know when he needed to go for a pumpout and this was it. He also has a tank tender on the holding tank and it turned red and w…

Anchorage at Cooperstown

(Wed March 23 – Dist:30.8 mi; Avg Speed: 7.9 mph; TTT: 4:00 hrs)

It was tough leaving Treasure Cay Resort but all good things must come to an end.  If we ever get other opportunities to visit the Bahamas, we will certainly spend time here again….