Friday we had a nice short cruise to Stuart Florida. We got settled in and went for dinner with our friends from Last Chance. Saturday we made plans for our trip to Jacksonville with the goal of arriving on Saturday the 18th and driving up to Nashville on Sunday. We relaxed some on the boat,Continue reading “February 12, 2023 – What a Day!”
Monthly Archives: February 2023
West to East – Crossing the Okeechobee Waterway
It is Monday morning and we are headed up the Caloosahachtee River (still learning to say and spell these Florida names). We are now in central Florida away from the big cities and people. The area around the canal is very rural. We were hoping to spend time in Labelle and see small town America,Continue reading “West to East – Crossing the Okeechobee Waterway”
Fort Myers & the Caloosahatchee River
On to Sweet Water Marina–You would think that once you leave Pelican Bay Fort Myers would be around the next island. Wrong!!! After following the marked channel for several hours we finally arrived in Fort Myers. We weren’t close enough to see the damage from Ian to most of the barrier islands in this area.Continue reading “Fort Myers & the Caloosahatchee River”
South down the Gulf Coast
Thursday – Lumpy ride to St Pete Municipal–So Thursday we finally left Mr. Joe’s house and free dock on the rising tide. We were both a little nervous about traversing the canal and the “skinny” channel that lead to the main (well marked) channel. But as you can see we made it. (even Tim saidContinue reading “South down the Gulf Coast”
Tim & Martha's trip around the Great Loop 