Jenny was up Friday morning to go running alone, as Tom was not up for a walk (due to oysters and copious amounts of alcohol last night), while Bobby prepped for departure (he only had beer after arriving in Venice).
Not much success at sailing, as we continue on to Boca Grande Pass, as the wind was too much on the nose. Boca Grande is an area of the very rich and famous. As we head inland to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) from outside, the majority of vessels are big and expensive or smaller fishing boats. Our anchorage for 2 days is off Useppa Island and just across from Cabbage Key. Useppa is a private island accessible only by boat if you are a club member. The homes are bigger than most of us live in full time. But, for a mere $10/couple, you may be allowed to step ashore for the privledge of spending another $10 to visit the island's museum.
Tom and Bobby have spent the day diligently working on outboard motors for the dinghies. Okay, the guys did have them worked on in the last 5 months, but neither one was recently tried out prior to departure. Ours has cracks with accompanying corrosion that deem it junk, so at our next major stop, we will be shopping for an outboard. Thankfully, our dinghy only can handle a 3hp, so not so expensive. As for Sandy and myself - we have been watching the birds, enjoying the view and reading - living the life of the rich and famous. Ta ta.
Not much success at sailing, as we continue on to Boca Grande Pass, as the wind was too much on the nose. Boca Grande is an area of the very rich and famous. As we head inland to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) from outside, the majority of vessels are big and expensive or smaller fishing boats. Our anchorage for 2 days is off Useppa Island and just across from Cabbage Key. Useppa is a private island accessible only by boat if you are a club member. The homes are bigger than most of us live in full time. But, for a mere $10/couple, you may be allowed to step ashore for the privledge of spending another $10 to visit the island's museum.
Tom and Bobby have spent the day diligently working on outboard motors for the dinghies. Okay, the guys did have them worked on in the last 5 months, but neither one was recently tried out prior to departure. Ours has cracks with accompanying corrosion that deem it junk, so at our next major stop, we will be shopping for an outboard. Thankfully, our dinghy only can handle a 3hp, so not so expensive. As for Sandy and myself - we have been watching the birds, enjoying the view and reading - living the life of the rich and famous. Ta ta.
S/V Betty Boop off private Useppa Island and Sunset over Cabbage Key
