Atlantic Sailing

We checked out of the marina this morning and motored south on the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway). I pointed out the interesting sights for Mac as we motored along. The picture is of Lou's boat which is also Lou's home. I met Lou at Cracker Boys boat yard and found him a very interesting and informative guy. He was very helpful in describing the ins and outs of surviving on the water while in the Lake Worth area. He has lived on this boat for years and appears very happy.
We then cruised out of the Lake Worth Inlet and experience being in the Atlantic Ocean. It was not scary and was not much different from being on Lake Superior. We saw dolphins and some ray type fish that were leaping out of the water. The breakers and the surf were big because the waves were running 2 - 4 feet at 7 sec. That means the waves were rollers rather than close together waves and thus easy to navigate in. What a fun day!
After experiencing the ocean we motored back in and anchored in 12 ft up at the north end. We dinghy-ed in to shore and went to Starbucks. It's brats on the grill tonight. Life just gets better and better.

Wednesday Post

It rained a little last night as it usually does. Seems like we get a short shower just before daybreak. They are predicting some rainy weather this weekend but looks like Tomas may miss us.
Another big Canadian boat came in yesterday. It must be 60+ ft long and real tall. I bet they had to go outside rather than the ICW due to the height of their mast. Those Canadians must really have the bucks!
Yesterday I finally finished my lifelines and today's project will be to mount my solar panel for charging the batteries. The projects go on and on. I think I better go to Starbucks this morning to think through this solar panel project ;>)

North Lake Worth Anchorage

I went for a walk this morning and took a picture of the anchorage (I am looking east in this photo). Summer Snow is near the center of this photo. Anchoring is free here but there are limited facilities. There is an "unofficial" dinghy landing which is very convenient to the mall which has a Publix supermarket, restaurants, many small shops, and a Starbucks. Restrooms and showers are not available. There is a marina down a ways that has a dinghy dock and for $186/month will let you use showers and restrooms. Unfortunately the anchorages near that marina are bumpy and noisy. So I shower on the boat and use my own restroom, no problem.
I was visiting with my neighbor from Texas (26 ft. O'Day) this morning and he has been crossing to the Bahamas for the last 8 years. He is not impressed with south Florida and can't wait to get over to Bahama. He thinks they are friendlier, politer, and much less a "consumer culture". They have better facilities for boaters and many activities for cruising sailors. He feels as though the Floridians would rather you just mailed them your money and then stayed home. Well, everyone has an opinion. The Floridians I have met seem friendly and helpful (with the possible exception of the power boaters that come screaming through the anchorage but then they are just power boaters and probably don't know any better).

Boat Food

What do you eat when you are sailing? I guess that depends on the cook. I like simple meals that are easy to make and made of as much local fresh stuff as possible. Tonight I made one of my favorites. A couple of little potatoes, a medium onion, and a can of corn. I sauteed the cut up potatoes and onion in a little olive oil and then added the corn and a little seasoned salt. Yum it was good!
Finish it off with a cool Coke and it's nearly perfect. The only thing to make it better would be to be eating it together with Bev.

Summer snow at anchor

Summer Snow

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This is a 360 of where I am anchored in North Lake Worth. Sorry about the wind noise.

A Taste of Salt

Summer Snow splashed into the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean today at 11:30. The wind was hard out of the SE and I had to back out of a long "well" that they use for launching. Therefore I had to tie the dinghy on the bow to back out and then motor with the dinghy dragging off to one side to a sheltered area behind Peanut Island in Lake worth to straighten out the lines and dinghy. I then motored north in the ICW to a bay called North Lake Worth to anchor for the night. Happy days hanging on the hook.