Jan 27, 2011

Pumpkin Key

World Championships.
We cast off from Coconut Key this morning at 10am. The bay was full of race boats competing in the world champions. We wove our way through the fleet and out into the wide open expanses of Biscayne Bay. The bay is huge but not very deep. We measured depths of 7ft to 1.5ft. under our keel. It is a little daunting at times, you are bracing for a sudden stop which never materializes. The wind varied from 2 or 3 knots to 5 or 6. Not very conducive to a fast passage. We are Cruisers after all!!
Wing on Wing on Biscayne Bay

When the sun went in we turned on the engine and made it to our anchorage by about 4pm. After setting the hook we sat back and enjoyed a nice bottle of Pino Grigio and cheese and crackers. Life is good!!
Anchored off a private Island, Pumpkin Key

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