We left Titusville yesterday afternoon and travelled approximately 20 miles along the ICW to a little south of Cocoa Beach. When we first left the marina, we were followed by a couple of very aggressive birds. After a while there was a whole flock of them. I thought they were going to fly right into the cockpit, but they were dive bombing into the water just behind the boat. It was a little creepy. We must have been stirring up something good (or maybe they just liked the smell because we just pumped out at the marina before we left). We had to slow down to wait for a bascule bridge to open and then he birds lost interest and left us.
It was a short, easy day since we didn't even leave the marina until almost noon (after Steve readyed the boat and I photographed the manatee). We were both tired and just wanted to head out of Titusville and get more south (we're obsessed). We wanted to hop outside but it didn't make any sense because with 15 to 20 knt. south winds right on the nose we wouldn't be able to sail anyway. Plus the seas were going to be 3 - 6 feet depending on how far offshore we went, and there no sense enduring that when we don't have to. Today, was pretty much the same except the south winds were a little lighter. We may go into Vero Beach tomorrow or we may just keep going. At some point we may hop out of the ICW and do a quick jump to Miami, if the winds and seas are favorable. Otherwise, we will be taking our sweet time. The weather is awesome now (yeah), and that is one of the reasons we're doing this trip.
After leaving our anchorage this morning around 0800 today, we travelled about 46 miles along a very scenic part of the ICW. We saw lots of dolphins and Steve even saw a manatee or two (again, I cannot confirm the manatee sightings :). I do have pictures of the dolphins though.
Aren't you glad we're back at the helm? It's good to be on the move again. Thanks for following along with us.
Pictures at: http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=249622487/a=102133856_102133856/t_=102133856
(if you want to see pictures but can't please email Michele at mpapile@papile.net .
2 comments:
We've been to Vero Beach for gymnastics meets. It doesn't look like there's much there.
Beth
Joan and Reg from Patriot live at Sea Oaks in Vero Beach. I think you are near where they live.
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