April 6, 2010 - Tuesday We left Las Olas Marina in Ft. Lauderdale this morning heading North back on the waterway again. We had to go under a bunch of bridges. Some bridges open on the hour and half hour - some on the quarter hour and some on request. Anyway, it takes awhile and manages to slow down progress. We are anchored this evening in Lantan, Florida with Release. We will travel together until we get to Ft. Pierce where they will leave their boat and drive to Vermont. The day was in the mid-70's and partly sunny - beauitiful on the water. We took the dinghy into town and walked around. Lantan is a very pretty place. We had dinner aboard listening to the on shore Key Lime Marina live band.
April 7 - Wednesday We traversed the ICW to Manatee Pocket, but could not find good anchorage. There were a lot of boats already anchored and no room for us. So we headed for the St. Luicie River and anchored on the north side of the bridge. There is a beach there for Skipper to go ashore. Tomorrow we will follow Release probably to Ft. Pierce or wherever they decide to park for a couple of weeks. We need diesel and ice, so we need to be close to a marina, if not in one.
April 8 - Thursday We decided to pick up a mooring ball at Sunset Marina in Stuart, Fl today to renew our ice and diesel supply. The trip into the facility involved going under 3 bridges, but the marina is beautiful and a good stop. Release has decided to leave their boat here on a mooring while they drive home to Vermont. Weather is still very warm and sunny.
April 9 - Friday I'm here at the marina doing laundry. Bill has the boat torn apart performing various tasks. Release is preparing to leave their boat here during their Vermont trip. We will depart tomorrow AM heading North on the ICW. Skipper spent the morning aboard Snow Goose. I suspect he knows something is up with all the preparation for departure that is going on aboard the Release. Again, today the weather is wonderful, breezy and warm. We hope to get some play time in this afternoon and check out the city of Stuart.
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