As Catrina leaves Boot Key Harbor we pass the resting area for a large group of Pelicans. We have seen them here before but now we know it is a favorite spot for them.
We even see a Peligan on the 7 Mile Bridge.
This morning the wind is strong (15-20 mph). We could not pass up going out to sail as soon as everyone had breakfast. With a north wind we decided to try the Gulf side first. It did not seem to be quite as windy so we headed for the Atlantic side.
Tom and Clint chart paths on the GPS.
As we re-enter the Atlantic we see a large ship passing far out to sea. Debbie crops the picture and brings it in closer for you to see.
Clint took over the captain's chair for the rest of the day until we returned to port. He did a great job and we will miss him when he returns home tomorrow.
When we return to Boot Key Harbor, we have finally been issued a new ball much closer to MCM. We asked three different times to be moved so our guests did not have to travel so far to shore. Now that our third set of guests are leaving tomorrow, we get a close in spot.
When we are all squared away at N-2, we look around and find Clint like this--
And Pat like this--
Now Pat, do you really think we believe you were sunbathing?
As we leave for dinner, the sun is dropping over the boats where we used to be moored.
Everyone enjoys Annette’s for dinner. Salads from a very well stocked bar. Each person had a different kind of fish in a gourmet sauce. Debbie had a stone grilled meal which she cooked at our table. The grill was a square of granite heated to 750 degrees! She suggests if you have a meal like this, you don’t need to wear a sweater!
We had a rematch of Train and the men again won - Tom this time, Clint last time. Lady luck does not seem to reside in Boot Key Harbor.
