December 29, 2008

12.29.08 island near St Lucie Inlet

Here’s an example of some of the wakes we have to deal with at times.12.29.08 009  Diane took this picture of us as we went thru the bridge and past the lighthouse near Jupiter Inlet.HPIM1422 I spent most of the day snapping pictures of the passing sailboats. I love the “liveaboard” look most of them have.12.29.08 001 12.29.08 011 12.29.08 012 12.29.08 015 We are anchored behind an island near St Lucie Inlet. There are several boats here as well as kayaks….and campers.12.29.08 017  12.29.08 019and ended the day with a beautiful sunset. You can see the sandbar between us and the ICW channel. There were a couple of boats beached on it and the kids tossed balls while the parents sat in beach chairs in the water. Dolphins cruised thru several times.12.29.08 025

12.28.08 Palm Beach

We had another beautiful sunrise.sunrise Lake Santa Barbara We were in a small man made lake with homes all around us. We are getting pretty unique in our spots to take Raisin ashore. She’s getting good at being set ashore from the dingy …taking care of business and getting back to the boat. I keep a leash on her and I dont have to go ashore….so parks and vacant lots with high seawalls will work. But we much prefer beaches.

Most of the cruising was pretty good. Not too many fast boats out until mid day. Lake Worth Inlet was pretty busy.12.28 to 12.29.08 019 Lake Worth Inlet I love sailboats.12.28 to 12.29.08 004

12.28 to 12.29.08 027 We anchored in Palm Beach. The water was very rough. Lots of wakes from passing boats and some wind….it calmed down after dark and the slight rocking put us right to sleep.sunset Palm Beach

12.27.08 cove near Del Ray beach

We found an early anchorage so we could get off the water early. Good traveling until mid day. Saw a couple of unusual homes.12.28 to 12.29.08 002 and I guess a man’s home is his castle.12.28 to 12.29.08 009I like the kayaking partner the first kayak has..12.28 to 12.29.08 018