Mike and I arrived last night at about 7 PM at North Palm Beach Marina. We had a real long day crossing. The winds were light (too light) and the rollers were only 1 to 2 ft as we exited West End at 4:30 AM. The rollers increased to 5 to 8 ft as we got closer to Florida and the winds remained light so it was just a rocky-rolly crossing that seemed to take forever. The current seemed to be right up next to the Florida coast because when we turned to make our last bit of "southing" we could only make 2 to 3 knots (all sails up and motoring) right up to the entrance to Lake Worth. I thought we were dragging something or the prop had something on it but as soon as we got to the inlet we poped right up to 5+ knots. I should have taken a more northerly route.
We cleared Immigration and Customs this morning and are ready to hit a few "places of interest" in Florida. I know a great used boat parts place, a great breakfast place, a great hamburger place, and of course a great West Marine store.
Good to hear of your safe passage. Lioba and I Were in Tuscon AZ for the last week, I checked your blog but didn't have much time to post. You were in the ocean we were in the desert. Record high temp. (96) the first day there, but it cooled down to high 80's the rest of the week.
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