Tag: Sailing

Just reefed the main. 7 miles offshore. 120 nautical miles to go.

Posted by – June 7, 2010

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Bearing 169 degrees. Wind at 13kts.

Last sea buoy!

Posted by – June 7, 2010

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Float plan is the same as last time. Boca Grande pass straight to Key West. We’ll make for Ft. Myers or Naples if we have trouble.

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

Posted by – June 3, 2010

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Heading to Cayo Costa

Posted by – May 29, 2010

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Got spit out by the sea. Thanks for all the birthday wishes.

Posted by – May 24, 2010

Anchored safely. Made it south a bit. More tomorrow.

Boca Grande pass

Posted by – May 24, 2010

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