SAILING THE ATLANTIC

JUNE 10, 2012



SUNRISE OVER THE ATLANTIC

This morning we left Rodriquez Key just about sun up.  Next stop Ft Lauderdale, Fla. about 78 miles north.We motored off shore & raised the sails for the first time in the Atlantic ocean  It was a beautiful sunrise, the weather was partly cloudy with a fresh breeze.  It was a great day to be on the ocean for a sail.

The sailing was great, with the help of the gulf stream we increased our speed to 7 to 8 1/2 knots most of the day.  The weekenders were out in force, lots of boats of all kinds on the water.  We stayed a few miles off shore to take advantage of the gulf stream & reached the marker to the Ft Lauderdale Channel, about 5PM.




FIRST LOOK AT FT LAUDERDALE

We motored down a part of the ICW channel that is called The Miracle Mile.  Wow, I have never in my life seen so many huge private yachts, docked by huge palatial homes in such a short distance. By 6PM we had anchored in a small area just past the first bridge right in the middle of The Miracle Mile.  Next to us was a canoe stern sailboat from Seattle.  Right there in the middle of  huge homes, boats coming & going on the canal, marinas, restaurants & hotels, the man aboard took his shower right on deck. Naked. Very interesting.  I have absolutely nothing against naked men.   Should be a new item on every Bucket List - Bathe naked in your cockpit while anchored in The Miracle Mile!


The sunset was spectacular & again we had a different view of the world.  This is the good life.