May 4-5, 2010

By on May 7, 2010 in Grateful
St. Augustine to FernandinaBeach

Our last night in Florida was at FernandinaBeach. We had a long and hot (90 degrees and following wind) cruise from St. Augustine to FernandinaBeach. In fact, Mark took unusual measures (blue gel cool pack) to try to stay cool, but didn’t look so cool.

The farther north we have traveled, the greater the tidal change has been. It was about 5-6 feet in St. Augustine, and was 7-9 feet at FernandinaBeach. The docks lining this ten-mile, no wake canal near PalmValley were evidence of the huge shift between high and low tides. We were passing these docks at near low tide, and noticed that some folks had rather ingenious dock designs.

As we crossed the St. John’sRiver – major inlet to Jacksonville – we passed before the tanker, Golden Energy, and under the bascule bridge. These two photos were taken by BeJay & Mike (s/v Carolina Moon). We are the little white boat……

I returned the favor and took a picture of them. We enjoyed dinner with them in FernandinaBeach at an Irish Pub – chicken pot pie – yummmmm.
Soon after crossing the St. John’sRiver we met this towboat and barge on the ICW. Mark was squeezing over to pass starboard to starboard and the captain hailed us to warn us that we were heading into a very shallow area. He told us to hold to the red marker and he would be able to get around us – Southern consideration. We were GratefulJ

Meanwhile Mark was really trying to stay cool, and really not looking cool!!
We arrived at FernandinaBeach around 2:45, took Porter for a walk and then the rain started at 4:00. Good timing. We only stayed one night, but the town is quite quaint and would be worth a longer look if we come back this way.

We have made it to Georgia – JekyllIsland! More on that later.

May 4-5, 2010

By on May 7, 2010 in Grateful

St. Augustine to Fernandina Beach Our last night in Florida was at Fernandina Beach. We had a long and hot (90 degrees and following wind) cruise from St. Augustine to Fernandina Beach. In fact, Mark took unusual measures (blue gel cool pack) to…

We have arrived safely in Tahiti

By on May 6, 2010 in Lone Wolf

After a trip totaling about 3500 miles we have arrived safely in Tahiti, and we are now at a berth at marina Taina, Papeete.  The very last day was the worst weather, with some of the waves approaching 20 feet. We anchored last night in Moorea (Ph…

Jensen Beach/Stuart Florida heading North

By on May 6, 2010 in Take Time

Sunrise at the MarinaBridge opening heading north Bye Broulee – Deb, Rick & Izzy see you soon!!!!!  Manatees playing in front of our boat at the MarinaDowntown Jensen Beach The park a 5 minute walk from the marina  Pea…

Happenings in Bahamas

By on May 6, 2010 in John Henry

Fred and Sidonia on MV Shearwater sponsored a Veggie Car Race for the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club. The racers were made of all vegetables – only the axels were allowed to be wood.A trophy was given to the winner – Trophy in center. The RMHYC held …

February – Grandchildren Visit

By on May 6, 2010 in John Henry

Our grandchildren, Amber and Emma, came for a visit in February with their mom, Toni. Amber and Emma in the TenderAmber, Emma and Grandpa WinkEmma, Grandma Wilma, and AmberWe went to the Hopetown Light House. Amber and Emma climbing the stairs.Amber a…

May 6, 2010 – On the way to Isla Coronado

By on May 6, 2010 in Serenity

May 5, 2010 – Puerto Escondido We had a couple of pleasant days in La Paz with the Esslingers. The first day, while Earl played with Serenity, the three of us went shopping to replenish our liquor and ice cream supply. I got stopped by a motorcycl…

January – Marsh Harbour – Bahamas

By on May 6, 2010 in John Henry

Every January the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club has a Chili Cookoff. The chili is cooked only by Men – the chili comes in many flavors – really good.Chef Wink and Chef BrianChef’s: Jim, Wink, Brian, Andrew, Karl and PaulOne of the land members has a c…

March 2010 – Marsh Harbour – Bahamas

By on May 6, 2010 in John Henry

Forgive the order. Looks like the website has changed some software rules. I’ll do each month separately. I had already started with March – so it goes first.Howdy everyone, the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club had a Hoe-Down in March. We had a belt buck…

I am a moron (technical post, insomnia cure)

By on May 5, 2010 in Lone Wolf

There is a little light bulb that has failed and this is the light bulb that tells me whether the main hydraulic pump is operating, but since it is always unlit (because it is broken) it is not always easy to tell whether the pump is operating or not. …