Posted by Monty
We left Dinner Key mooring field around 8:00. Motored into the Atlantic Ocean under pretty good conditions (but no wind) for our journey up to Ft Lauderdale, where the plan was to hole up for a couple days in Lake Sylvia, just inside the inlet.
Biscayne Bay was as smooth as glass. We made good time to the Ft Lauderdale inlet. The wind filled in from the south, and eventually we were able to crank out the headsail for an added push. We wanted to get to Lake Sylvia early, as last time we were there it was very crowded.
All was well until we were met by a boat with flashing lights just outside of the inlet. Apparently we had stumbled into an area where the Navy was conducting "surface maneuvers". There were no ships to be seen, so I can only assume there were submariners involved. We dutifully changed course and skirted the zone. After a bridge opening, we dropped anchor into a quiet Lake Sylvia, sharing the anchorage with around ten other boats.
Today, it was time to replace the anchor light bulb.
All was well until we were met by a boat with flashing lights just outside of the inlet. Apparently we had stumbled into an area where the Navy was conducting "surface maneuvers". There were no ships to be seen, so I can only assume there were submariners involved. We dutifully changed course and skirted the zone. After a bridge opening, we dropped anchor into a quiet Lake Sylvia, sharing the anchorage with around ten other boats.
Today, it was time to replace the anchor light bulb.
After a successful light replacement, we took the dinghy in for fish and chips at the Raw Bar.
We plan to stay here another day to watch the weekend show. Then, probably Sunday, it will be back out the inlet and then north, to Lake Worth Inlet, on our way to meet up with friends in Stuart. The weather continues to hold.
I did my share of holding today. And Carol did her share of winching. Tomorrow, we may both be recovering.
We plan to stay here another day to watch the weekend show. Then, probably Sunday, it will be back out the inlet and then north, to Lake Worth Inlet, on our way to meet up with friends in Stuart. The weather continues to hold.
I did my share of holding today. And Carol did her share of winching. Tomorrow, we may both be recovering.