The SVSolmate has officially left port as of December 20th and is heading SOUTH! Our first night at anchor was in Cattle Pen Creek along the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW). We awoke to dolphins swimming around the boat the next morning, no coffee needed to put a smile on our face.
Our second night we anchored in St Simons near Golden Isles Marina and saw a grand sunset (still freezing our booties off at night slept in all of my clothes).
Our second night we anchored in St Simons near Golden Isles Marina and saw a grand sunset (still freezing our booties off at night slept in all of my clothes).
On our third day we entered the sunshine state of Florida!!! Getting a little warmer and now only sleeping in a t-shirt we spent the night at anchor just south of the Amelia River.
Today is the fourth day at sea. We just arrived in St Augustine, FL just in time for Christmas. Loaded up the dinghy and headed into town to let Bella do her business and get off of the boat for a spell. The anchorage is a little bumpy but we still plan to cook steak, home fries and broccoli (my favorites). We are learning that closing up the boat and preparing for a dinghy departure is much more cumbersome than locking up a house. Got to remember so many things to bring with you, as well as safety items, locking the boat with all the gear on top etc..., and hoping for smooth waters so you don't get soaked. Oh, most key thing to remember is to bring the dinghy oars in the event your engine stalls (yes this did happen).
However, so far our journey has been great the boat is running perfectly, no complaints. We plan to stay here and celebrate Christmas. Our only wish is that all the special people in our lives also have a wonderful holiday we miss each and everyone.
Love
Brandon, Carryn and Belly-Boo
Today is the fourth day at sea. We just arrived in St Augustine, FL just in time for Christmas. Loaded up the dinghy and headed into town to let Bella do her business and get off of the boat for a spell. The anchorage is a little bumpy but we still plan to cook steak, home fries and broccoli (my favorites). We are learning that closing up the boat and preparing for a dinghy departure is much more cumbersome than locking up a house. Got to remember so many things to bring with you, as well as safety items, locking the boat with all the gear on top etc..., and hoping for smooth waters so you don't get soaked. Oh, most key thing to remember is to bring the dinghy oars in the event your engine stalls (yes this did happen).
However, so far our journey has been great the boat is running perfectly, no complaints. We plan to stay here and celebrate Christmas. Our only wish is that all the special people in our lives also have a wonderful holiday we miss each and everyone.
Love
Brandon, Carryn and Belly-Boo
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