4/26/17: Cayo Costa State Park, Captiva, Fl (Pelican Bay Anchorage) – Sarasota, Fl. (Causeway Anchorage) = 42 NM

Most of this route along the Gulf ICW is surrounded by homes and a large walking park. Another beautiful day on the water. 

Lots of beautiful birds.

4/25/17:  Ft. Myers Yacht Basin, Ft. Myers, Fl. – Cayo Costa State Park, Captiva, Fl.- (Pelican Bay Anchorage) = 34NM

Today after months of planning we threw off our dock lines and with our two buddy boats Kristin Noelle (Tricia & Hoppy) and RecRoom (John) we headed out. Once we cross the Gulf of Mexico we will regroup at Orange Beach and pick up another buddy boat. Over the next 6 months we will navigate over 3000 miles of water.

A beautiful Eagle posed along the GICW.

We kicked off the first day with a cookout aboard Twelve Stones.

Jake & Ike checking things out.

25 Boats Anchored Out with us.

Our transportation for the next few months. 

This is how we get from boat to boat.

Good food and good company.

Beautiful Sunrise!

4/23/17: Downtown Ft. Myers, Fl. - Saying Goodbye

Preparing to leave Ft. Myers Enjoying our last night at downtown Ft. Myers. Some are leaving with us tomorrow Tricia & Hoppy Hopkins, and John but sadly we are leaving a few behind, Russ & Janice Pouliot, Connie & Joe Moran.