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Month: November 2018

Wetappo Creek, FL to Apalachicola, FL

Wetappo Creek, FL to Apalachicola, FL

After our brief beach day at Shell Island, we took off for Wetappo Creek, a short 15 miles away. We sailed past Panama City which was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Michael.  Blue tarps were atop the remaining structures.  Trees were snapped like toothpicks, and the ones that still stood were bereft of their leaves. Sailed past a salvage operation for MV North Star, a 261 foot almost-built vessel.  The storm ripped her from the shipyard across the channel onto her…

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Pensacola, FL to Spectre Island, FL to Destin, FL to Shell Island, FL

Pensacola, FL to Spectre Island, FL to Destin, FL to Shell Island, FL

So, the plan was to leave Pensacola last Thursday, but the marine forecast was still no bueno, so we stayed another day.  Awoke to sunny skies, but a super brisk 35 degrees that felt even colder because it was very breezy.  Irrespective, we bundled up and took a long walk along the waterfront and around the town.  Although I couldn’t feel my nose, it was beautiful out and so nice to see the sun.  Did some additional chores, made cookies…

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Bon Secour, AL to Gulf Shores, AL to Pensacola, FL

Bon Secour, AL to Gulf Shores, AL to Pensacola, FL

Took off from our anchorage last Friday after some fog lifted.  Seas were super calm. First run along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.  Lots of dolphins, which we’ve missed.  Beautiful homes and scenery. Got into Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, AL late morning.  Our slip was the last one in the deepest part of the marina, aka…a sea wall slip.  Thank God for thrusters!  Backed our girl into the slip, and headed to LuLu’s for lunch.  LuLu’s is owned by Jimmy Buffett’s…

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Bobby’s Fish Camp, AL to Alabama Cut Off, AL to Mobile, AL to Bon Secour, AL

Bobby’s Fish Camp, AL to Alabama Cut Off, AL to Mobile, AL to Bon Secour, AL

After all the drama the morning at Bobby’s Fish Camp, we were happy to get to a secluded anchorage.  We went about 66 miles statute miles to Alabama River Cut Off anchorage.  Narrow anchorage with plenty of length for numerous boats.  Was lovely. We had dinner aboard Alysana during which a great thunderstorm passed by.  Let up a little on the dinghy ride back to the boat. Saw our first alligator the next morning!  It was small and a little…

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Lower Cooks Bend, AL to Rattlesnake Bend, AL to Demopolis, AL to Bashi Creek, AL to Bobby’s Fish Camp, AL

Lower Cooks Bend, AL to Rattlesnake Bend, AL to Demopolis, AL to Bashi Creek, AL to Bobby’s Fish Camp, AL

So, we’ve had some sketchy internet service the past few days (which was really nice).  Beautiful ride last Monday to Rattlesnake Bend with Heartbeat and Alysana. We passed these stark white cliffs that were amazing! Got into our anchorage @ 2:45.  Did Happy Hour on Alysana and were treated to a spectacular sunset. The sunrise was beautiful too, but I didn’t dare go outside as I saw a bunch of mosquitos.  I believe they are Alabama’s state bird.  Heartbeat and…

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