We hauled anchor and departed Cocoa at 8am Thursday. We were one of several boats to leave at that time all heading south for the elusive sunshine and warmth. The trip was 54 miles and went without any problems. On arrival in Vero we realized that our old friends Bob and Connie on s/v MEREDITH were staying there for a month. We requested to raft with them. After arriving at the dock we topped up on diesel and pumped out. Jane walked to the communal area and found Bob and Connie who were getting ready to return to their boat. We followed and in a short time we were rafted up with them and sat together for a welcome coldie!! How awesome it was to meet after a little over a year. We first met on the Dismal Swamp and spent a week together in Elizabeth City. We parted ways during the holidays and then proceeded to miss each other by days throughout the Bahamas. Needless to say we had lots to catch up on.
On Saturday morning we decided to get ashore early to get our laundry done. On the way in we passed another old acquaintance from the Bahamas, Vince and Linda on FORTNIGHT. while at he laundry room we met another couple from our stay in Georgetown, Bahamas. They were very involved with the cruisers festival while we were there. It was fantastic meeting all these people again. Of course most are getting ready to cross to the Bahamas again in the near future so we will not cross paths again this season.
While in Green Cove Springs the workers there loosened several of the shrouds and back stays on the boat. I attempted to have the rig tuned in St Augustine but had no luck. When I mentioned this to Bob he had the answer. He had the instrument we needed and the information book to guide us. Within an hour we had the rig tuned and checked one more item off my 'to do' list.
I had the opportunity to repay him shortly afterwards. He had just purchased a new Boom Vang so I helped him install it. After a productive day we sat and enjoyed a happy hour on KINVARA along with Vince and Linda. After they left Bob and Connie joined Jane and I for a wonderful dinner on board. What a stay in Vero. This is what cruising is all about. By the way the cost to stay there on a mooring ball is $14 per night. Awesome.
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