Short sail today. Back out to Tampa Bay for a few minutes, then turn the corner and re-join the ICW … Continue reading Sarasota, FL

A leisurely breakfast in Punta Gorda was followed by a three hour cruise to an anchorage called Pelican Bay. The … Continue reading Cayo Costa State Park

We left Pelican Bay anchorage on a raising tide. The entrance is narrow and shallow. The recommended route is with … Continue reading Through Fort Myers

Its official, we have decided to skip the Keys and leave them for another time. We turned left at Fort … Continue reading With Regret

We have had our first encounter with “red tide”; an algal bloom that is toxic to some marine life and … Continue reading Red Tide

We left Indian Rocks Beach in the morning just after nine. One hour before low tide. Not many people stirring … Continue reading Tampa Bay

Crystal River has been a delightful stop. The manatees that congregate here in the winter are the highlight, but overall … Continue reading Crystal River, Florida

Here was the forecast for February 15th: morning starts just fine, but wind/seas build gradually throughout the morning, with peak … Continue reading Learn Something Every Day