We left Ft. Myers Yacht Basin Marina on Sunday 12/7 head
to the Keys. We were with three other boat: Kaye & Al- Knot Home, Marsha
& Joe – Morning Star, Donna & Terry – Meridian.
Gulf of Mexico – CALM SEAS!
The
Dolphins played in our wake as we cruise the Gulf.
The seas were calm so we were able to go past our
destination of Naples to Marco Island. Two of us anchored out and two went into
the marina. We got there just in time for the Christmas Boat parade which came right
by where we were anchored. We were able to dingy in for a nice dinner at the
Tiki Hut Restaurant.
The next day took us way out into the Gulf past Cape
Ramono to miss the shoals. On this day we anchored at Lulu Lulu Key in the Ten
Thousand Islands. This was a perfect anchor. Swim suits on, dingy down, we
celebrated happy hour on our own private beach. Marsha load their dog into her
dingy and we towed them to shore. BEAUTIFUL view.
Early out of our private beach haven we charted a course
for Middle Cape. The Gulf had other plans for us. The water was rough and we
changed our course to Shark River. Our day went from 50 NM to 38 NM. Knot Home ran point and picked the perfect
spot. We tucked in safe from the rough seas. When we entered an Otter greeted
us. We saw him several more times but never got a picture.
Shark River is deep inside the Florida Everglades which
meant no cell phone or internet access. A good nights sleep and ready for the
Keys the next day.
KNOT HOME, MERIDIAN, &
MORNING STAR our traveling buddies.
Tuesday 12/10/13 we had three route plans and we would
select one depending on the weather.
Since we had no internet or cell reception we were unable to get a good
report other than our NOAA radio. Which by the way NOAA is one we rely on the
most.
As we exited our shelter hole we discovered a calm Gulf.
GREAT NEWS! About 8 NM out Morning Star said goodbye as they headed to Marathon
Key. Knot Home went ahead to run point. Twelve Stones and Morning Star set a
course and headed to our next stop Islamorado, Fl.
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