Linda was really worried about the crossing but now it is behind us and will be another memory of our travels. We were up at 5 AM but it was no big deal because we had both been awake for a couple of hours and tossing and turning the rest of the night….
Mile Hammock Bay to Charleston
We leave Mile Hammock at 6:45 am along with the sailboat “Random Run”. South to Wrightsville Beach, we bump bottom (again!) in what should be 10′ of water in what we believe is the channel. Make a turn to port and out the inlet we go into a beaut…
Ready, Set, GO
I just want to allow everyone to share in our angst tonight and tomorrow. There looks to be a 24 hour window opening on Friday for a comfortable crossing of the Gulf. Linda and I have changed our minds a few times this week on how to do the crossing, w…
Long Long Day
Today we left Panama City at 6:00 A.M. in clear, cool, 48 degree weather with light winds. We planned on going 90 miles before stopping for the day in Carrabelle. After crossing Pensacola Bay, Lake Wimico, Appalachicola Bay, and St. George Sound, we…
Port St. Joe to Carrabelle
December 2, 2010 Port St. Joe to Carrabelle, Florida. The sun is coming up on a very cold morning after a very windy night. The front has passed, the cold is here and it is time to move further East to Carrabelle to make our big Gulf Crossing. We ar…
#31 Nick Of Time
We knew we were pushing the season a little. The Sea of Cortez has a reputation for getting unruly beginning in late November through December and maybe January. Our plan was to move south to Puerto Vallarta before the weather turned. …
Day 54? Myrtle Beach
We have been back from our trip home for Thanksgiving. Hel….lo baby its cold outside. AS we now prepare ourselfs and the boat to move on down the waterway, we are rethinking our travel plans. We will travel south in search of warmer weather that w…
Getting to Carrabelle
While waiting for a weather window Linda and I joined Brenda and The Old Grouch for a day of golf at the Port St Joe Country Club. It was not the most immaculately maintained course that I have played on but it was a nice layout and great fu…
Finally, Florida!
On Monday, November 15th, we were finally allowed by our boat insurance to enter Florida, but not until noon, when we began the short hop to our first stop, Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina. Upon arrival, we were instructed to head inside…
To Cross or Not to Cross
In our travels Anna and I have experienced so many wonderful things, we have made great friends and seen some wonderful towns, but what we cherish most is our increased knowledge and experience at sea. With the departure of Ed, Anna and…
