From Vero Beach, we travelled to the Cocoa, FL area and anchored near town. Cocoa has a lot of small touristy shops and restaurants. We watched the NASA websites about a possible rocket launch and were excited to learn that one was scheduled for the evening we were in Cocoa. The area is called the […]
Leaving Ft Lauderdale on the way to Stuart, we passed many mansions and super yachts. As we passed each mansion thinking it must be the biggest; soon another once appeared that was even bigger. The varied architecture and designs are quite the show. Each mansion and even the “small” homes have their own pool, many […]
While staying in Fort Lauderdale, we found out they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Saturday before the actual date. They have vendors and booths, bands on the stage, and a parade. We had to see the parade because we consider St. Patrick’s Day an important holiday since our favorite daughter was born on that […]
We left Marathon after completing the repair and waiting out a week of high winds. We traveled along the ICW to a very quiet and calm anchorage near Key Largo in Tarpon Bay. Our next stop was Key Biscayne Bite and an anchorage near Miami in Biscayne Bay. This anchorage was not as quiet with […]
Engine problems fixed and we’d planned to leave for Key Largo today. However there is a front headed this way with high winds, so we will stay in paradise for a few more days.
When we arrived in Boot Key Harbor, Marathon Florida, it seemed like there would be a lot to keep us busy. Sombrero Dockside Marina nestled mid-way in the Florida Keys appears somewhat rustic, 70s style. Roy, David, and Dennis run the marina and their word is the last word. Two of the employees have boats […]
We are staying here in Marathon, at Sombrero Dockside Marina, for the month of February and plan to have a few visitors. Years ago, our family and two children visited Key West. So it’s been a long time since we’ve been in this neck of the country. Sometime during our February stay, we will take […]
Shark River Anchorage was very secluded and completely off the grid. There is not even a hint of cell or data coverage in that area. The anchorage was a large area that we shared with three or four boats. The tide in that area was almost 4’ which resulted in a lot of mucky, muddy […]
The wind finally subsided and we started traveling out into the gulf toward Everglade City and the 10,000 islands. As we were leaving Marco Island, we passed Witte’s condo and Henk saw us out in the gulf with binoculars. The ride to Everglade City was lumpy due to left over waves from the strong wind […]
Just a few miles south of Naples, you will find beautiful Marco Island—our next destination. We docked in Naples for a few nights, so we planned to anchor in one of the bays on Marco Island. After winding through the canals and passageways, we arrived at Smokehouse Bay. Active Captain informed us of a dock […]