Sailing Pic 14

We were the Gate Boat. We set out these two markers which represent the gate. When the boats are sailing downwind they can go around either one of these gates. Our job was to set these gates out so their is no advantage for the sailors to go around either gate. The purpose of the two gates is to avoid congestion when the boats are rounding these down wind markers. I know it's all a little confusing for those not familiar with sailing.

Orlando to Key West

January 15th 2007
Again I got up around 7:00 and got going by 8:00. Started running into tolls around Miami. This brought back bad memories of the northeast. Stopped and got a few supplies before heading to the Keys, where I expected everything to be expensive. Arrived at Leo’s campground around 7:00 PM. I had called in advance so they expected me. It kind of sucked in that I was paying $43/night to essenti ... read more

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