Our Florida destination was Vero Beach. To get there, we decided to do one overnight passage out in the Atlantic as opposed to many days of travel via the Intracoastal Waterway. We headed out the St. John inlet in Jacksonville, Florida just as this Navy boat issued a warning that they were also heading out the channel. We did our best to get as far away from them as possible but we were still pretty close. They move alot faster than we do so it was not long before we were negotiating their large wake. 
We were treated to a beautiful sunset that night but the tranquility ended later when the seas decided to toss us around. We headed for Cape Canaveral the next morning having logged 130 miles. 
The Cape Canaveral inlet is a busy cruise port. Lucky for us, this morning was quiet and we quickly passed through two bridges and one canal lock. Heading towards the Intracoastal Waterway took us through a narrow mangrove lined canal full of wildlife. 
We saw lots of beautiful birds.
And a few alligators. We did not go swimming here.
We were treated to a beautiful sunset that night but the tranquility ended later when the seas decided to toss us around. We headed for Cape Canaveral the next morning having logged 130 miles. The Cape Canaveral inlet is a busy cruise port. Lucky for us, this morning was quiet and we quickly passed through two bridges and one canal lock. Heading towards the Intracoastal Waterway took us through a narrow mangrove lined canal full of wildlife. We saw lots of beautiful birds. And a few alligators. We did not go swimming here. After a long day on the water we made it to Vero Beach Florida. We tied our boat to our friends Clinton, Diane, Noah and Cody's boat. Their boat, Sand Dollar, is also a St. Francis Catamaran.
In Vero Beach we work on our boat: We installed a new WiFi system, worked on our generator, change the oil in the engines, and we cleaned. We also find some time to play. Anne and Cody rowing the kayak.
We enjoyed a great Thanksgiving potluck with the 80 other boats moored in Vero Beach. There were no leftovers.
Cody, Steve, Kathy and Fred from "Makai". It was a great day to eat outside.
Noah with a "I am so full" smile.
In Vero Beach we work on our boat: We installed a new WiFi system, worked on our generator, change the oil in the engines, and we cleaned. We also find some time to play. Anne and Cody rowing the kayak.We enjoyed a great Thanksgiving potluck with the 80 other boats moored in Vero Beach. There were no leftovers.
Cody, Steve, Kathy and Fred from "Makai". It was a great day to eat outside. Noah with a "I am so full" smile.Vero Beach is hard to leave but leave we will on Tuesday 12/5. Dana is flying to West Palm Beach, Florida to join us on December 12th. We plan to leave for the Bahamas soon after her arrival .
Happy Holidays from the Captain and Crew
Anne and Steve
2 comments:
It sounds like you are having a great trip south again. I hope the weather is getting warmer for you. We had tain about 10 days ago and got a little over an inch. It is supposed to rain to night and for the next three days and are supposed to get about three inches. We sure do needit. They are to get even more down south. Sent Dana her christmas present yesterday so she will be able to extra spending money on her trip.I am not having any side effects from my radiation except for a dry mouth. Normally you have 35 days of treatments and I have just finished my twelveth day. The doctor told me today that my condition was improving so fast that it might be cut to twenty days. I'll know by the end of next week. Sunny and I have planned a shot cruise along the coast of Mexico in April. We got cheated out of our big trip this year so we are planning for two in '08. It was good talk to you the other day and you blog going south was great. Dana is really looking forward for her christmas with you. I haven't heard from Meghan yet, but I understand she will be at Lenes on Xmas so I will see her there and hea about her last trip. All the news for now.
With love and affection
Joe AKA dad
Well at least this time you did not cut off the Navy ship and upset the harbor master. Oh yeah and for anyone who did not get the email check out the link below!!!
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