Day 32 – The CrossingRiver Haven MarinaJust a quick entry to let everyone know we have made it across the gulf. We had a long day and still have a couple of long days ahead of us. For now here’s a picture from the GPS on my phone. It was ta…
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April 6 – Dog Island, FL
Day 31 – Getting Ready for the CrossingShipping Cove – AnchorageThis morning we filled up will diesel and water, and pumped out the holding tank…this is the glamorous side of cruising! After checking and rechecking every site we have for we…
April 5 – Carrabelle, FL
Day 30 – Waiting on the WeatherC Quarters MarinaThe cold front moved in very early this morning…must not have been too bad, because it didn’t keep me from sleeping. I spent the morning being very lazy, watching TV and enjoying my coffee. St…
April 4 – Carrabelle, FL
Day 29 – Cleaning & LaundryC Quarters MarinaYou can’t get away from the everyday chores of life even when you’re cruising. Clothes still need to be washed, bathrooms (heads) still need to be cleaned and houses (in this case boat) still need to be…
April 3 – Carrabelle, FL
Day 28 – End of the Northern Gulf Coast Intercoastal WaterwayC Quarters MarinaWe are docked in the cute little town of Carrabelle; it is as far east as we can go in the ICW. From here we have to make a decision…cut straight across the Gulf to Tarpon …
April 2 – Apalachicola, FL
Day 27 – The Forgotten CoastBattery Park MarinaThe Forgotten Coast is the name most commonly used to refer to this quiet section of coastline stretching from Mexico Beach to St. Marks. It got its name in the early nineties when a Florida to…
April 1 – Apalachicola, FL
Day 26 – Old World FloridaBattery Park MarinaWhat a beautiful day on the water…just the right temperature and plenty of sunshine. The winds were pretty strong on the bays we crossed, but not too bad in the ICW. The scenery was mostly pi…
Mar. 31 – Panama City Beach
Day 25 – Beach DayBay Point MarinaSorry for the late posting…sometimes you just run out of time (and energy). We moved across the bay to Panama City Beach, only 5.5 miles today. We wanted to spend some time at the beach. It starte…
Mar. 30 – Panama City, FL
Day 24 – Our First Rainy DayPanama City MarinaWe wake up to rain and wind this morning. The weathermen had it right…it rained until after lunch, so we just hang out on the boat. Stan worked on a few things in the engine room and I watched…
Mar. 29 – Panama City, FL
Day 23 – Change of PlansPanama City MarinaWhat a difference a day can make. We had planned to move the boat to Destin this morning and then spend the rest if the day playing in the clear blue water and white sand. Mother Nature had a different plan…..
