Hello, everyone, this is Doug. You don’t normally hear from me but don’t worry, you’ll have Tammy back next blog. I wanted to tell you all about my next step. As Tammy mentioned in a recent blog, she and I went to Ft. Lauderdale on April 23rd so that I…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
It’s your special day so ENJOY!I am so fortunate to have a mom who is also a good friend.We have an appointment at the spa when you come out to Charleston.Can’t wait to see you!Hugs & Kisses from both of us!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
It’s your special day so ENJOY!I am so fortunate to have a mom who is also a good friend.We have an appointment at the spa when you come out to Charleston.Can’t wait to see you!Hugs & Kisses from both of us!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++…
Virgin Islands again 4-2010
We left Marigot Bay on 4-14 after our generator repairs were completed and headed for Virgin Gorda in the BVI’s. The passage was good under cloudy skies. What a pleasure to anchor off Bitter End Yacht Club in calm water after the wave action in M…
GSSR No. 5 – Hiroshima Japan
Greetings all!
You may recall from my last blog that our boats entered a commercial marina in the town of Takamatsu. It was a wonderful town, but our moori…
May 4-5, 2010
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.
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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.
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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……
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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.
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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
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Meanwhile Mark was really trying to stay cool, and really not looking cool!!
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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
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
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
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
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 …
