Hi all,
We had a couple of motorsailing days. First was to Cocoa in a stiff southwesterly, which was quite close to where we wanted to go. So we were just able to keep the main full and throttle back some on the motor. Had to reef when it really picked up. After anchoring in Cocoa we walked a short distance to a West Marine and picked up several items. The things I really wanted they didn't have! With a cold front coming we went to the other side of the bridge and anchored in the lee. No problems with the frontal passage.
It has been very disconcerting to see all the wrecked boats in Florida. Mostly sailing vessels, though there was a large, maybe 45 foot late model powerboat sunk at Cocoa. Boats upended on breakwalls, masts sticking forlornly out of the water, boats in the trees, on peoples lawns, etc. One that we saw up on a wharf had been hit hard by the graffiti guerillas. Many of the boats appear to be neglected derelicts, but there are also some real nice ones. At least they were recently nice.
Met up with some fellow sailors from back home and am currently rafted up with them at Vero. Knew they were headed south and it was a real treat to encounter the yesterday and tie up to them today. They are Mark and Jane on Aida, a Beneteau 47. They are also Bahamas bound.
Cheers, Charlie
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