All week long the weatherman has been predicting rain for our departure day. Happily, he was wrong! We left Deering Bay under brilliant blue skies with a few puffy clouds and sparkling water across Biscayne Bay. Our early start gave us the entire bay to ourselves, or so it seemed until we neared the Port of Miami. Worthy of a champagne toast, of course!
Cliff planned an easy day for us on Day 1. Fifty miles to Fort Lauderdale. Lots of bridges (most we could pass under) and mostly friendly bridge tenders at the ones where we couldn’t. We’re moored at Pier 66 — a luxury marina — surrounded by gorgeous mega-yachts.
As part of our trip planning, Cliff wanted to make sure we’d pass any Coast Guard inspections with flying colors — past inspections on various boats, alas, did not go so well. The only thing lacking on DotCalm was a bell, which Cliff duly installed on the bridge. Unfortunately, it dinged constantly at any speed above idle. See photo below for my Rube Goldberg solution! Not elegant (to say the least) but it did the job!
well same direction as you leavswe started out in exactly the direction as you but leaving on the 10th of may. out 770 made good time and we are now in Vienna.
we will follow your blog with great interest.
To D.C.? Thought you were headed to Vienna!
Have a fabulous time! Safe travels.
Looks like great weather, love the blue skies & you are looking fabulous as usual ❤️
What a glorious departure day! Loved the bell trick – you are always clever and no problem can go unsolved. We will follow you two daily and look forward to getting together soon!
M&J