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North America » United States » Florida » Clewiston February 22nd 2016

The new adventure began three days ago. We left Fort Myers Friday after a five day delay due to steering issues. We had planned on going to Glades boat yard to party with some friends but the steering was still giving us trouble so we stopped at the LaBelle city dock for the night to tune things up. We were the only power boat amongst all the sailors. Mostly Canadians with one British couple and one American. It turns out the town was having a block party with live entertainment, swamp cabbage fritters and free cupcakes. The Captain was very pleased. We danced in the street and had a really good time. We made it to the boat yard on Saturday afternoon. I can't remember the last time we just cruised as opposed to setting out ... read more
Cupcakes in the street
The prank walk to shore
Beached at Glades

North America » United States » Florida » Clewiston March 30th 2010

March 27 Day 20 Naples to Ft. Myers Traveled 52 miles We started the day by sailing with several other boats that were headed out to the Gulf for a sail boat race. They all went to the start line and we continued north towards Ft. Myers Beach. We had east winds again so were able to hoist the gennaker and have a fun sail for several hours. The wind died about 1:00 PM so started up the iron spinnaker and motor sailed for the rest of the day. Since this was a Saturday and the weather was beautiful everyone in Ft. Myers was out on their boats. We had very congested waters in the channel where we entered the Caloosahatchee River. We were traveling at 6 mph and every one else was going 30. And ... read more
Nicer Home in Naples
Breakfast on the Boat
A Sea of Grass




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