Recently we have seen alligators in our anchors. Luke did not go with the dog in the dinghy on board ... .!!!!!
We left Mobile, Alabama a week ago along with TADPOLE. The distance traveled during our daily trips between 10 and 50 miles. Quite uneven, is not it? We anchored on the beautiful beaches and took the opportunity to wash the outside of the boat in 5 feet of water: a question of keep fit ...
Since our entry into the state of Florida (Tuesday, October 26) we see dolphins regularly. Whether they swim alongside our boat or they are in front of it, jump in the air. It was very difficult to take pictures out of the water but not let go.
Regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, there is nothing that really shows with the exception of day laborers along some beaches that cleans the sand with special equipment.
We arrived in Carrabelle, Florida this afternoon. The course was pretty hectic because we had waves aside with a wind of 25 miles per hour, which was not foreseen during the consultation on the weather this morning before we left. We will remain at the marina for at least five days because the temperature will not be lenient for our voyage Steinhatchee of Carrabelle to a distance of 70 miles. Considering that the route is done directly on the Gulf and given that our speed will be 7 miles an hour, we sail for 10 hours. Before leaving, we must ensure that the temperature is very good for at least 3 days because we will other crossings to Tarpon Springs. Currently, in Carrabelle, 4 other vessels are also waiting to cross. This reassures us a little.
When we arrived in Tarpon Springs, we will be "in town", ie we're in a canal near towns and marinas, and not on the sea We'll let the boat in a marina near St. Petersburg for about a month and a half and will spend the holidays in Val-d'Or with our wonderful children: Pierre-Luc (Julie) and Pascale (Michael).
Since 3 days, we have no cell phone signal. This is the first time it happens.
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