On the way back to the Chesapeake

Well, we are on our way back... slowly toward Annapolis. We spent two days going to Miami from the Keys to pick up crew. Eventually we made our way off shore from Ft. Lauderdale going north in the Gulf Stream.

After 24 hours in pounding waves and very large swells due to a North Wind, Casey and I decided it is best to just head back toward Ft Pierce. Being met by the US Coast Guard, we found slightly smoother water and were on our way, following our sloooooow track "coastal" northward.

The morning of the fourth day, we found our way to the Fernandina Beach inlet (against the early morning current). Heavy winds, big boats, and a leaky water pump didn't dissuade the crew and we had a great arrival. Now everyone has gone their separate ways and Stacie and I are left to get the boat ready for the run to Charleston, SC and onward to North Carolina.

By the way, we did finish up our boat lettering. Here is what the finished product looks like:

Now that's more like it!