Out of Boca Grande pass. 130 nautical miles left.

Posted by – June 7, 2010

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So far so good! Great weather. Caught a Spanish Mackerel but something else had taken a bite of him first. Threw him back. About to kill the engine and rely on sail the rest of the way. Loading up on Rockstar energy drinks. 3.5 miles offshore and we have 2 bars of cell service.

And we’re off! Key West in 28-32 hours!

Posted by – June 7, 2010

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Leaving via Boca Grande pass.

First gybe! Too little air to tack. Need at least 2 knots to tack.

Posted by – June 5, 2010

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Sunset shakedown sail in Charlotte Harbor

Posted by – June 5, 2010

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4am anchor watch

Posted by – June 4, 2010

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Sailing back to Boca Grande for provisions. Testing the autopilot. Raymarine ST4000.

Posted by – June 3, 2010

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Raiding the ditch bag.

Posted by – June 2, 2010

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Granolas! Shortbread Cookies! Baby Wipes! It’s like Christmas.

Cleaning barnacles off the dinghy. 6 weeks in the water really made a lot of growth.

Posted by – June 2, 2010

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Heading back to Boca Grande to refill the water jugs and get a few provisions. Waiting on good weather before sailing to Key West.

Jen’s first shark! Steven’s sixth!

Posted by – June 2, 2010

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Good eating if you bleed them quick.

Girls

Posted by – May 31, 2010

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