We left Vero Beach on Saturday morning with a forecast
of 10-15 kt winds out of the East switching to North with scattered showers.
The actual weather brought rain, steady enough to wash our decks and add 30
gallons to our tank with winds to 25 out of the south. It was good to have two
pairs of eyes looking for oncoming traffic and channel markers as visibility
was limited at times. We dropped the hook in Jensen Beach, just south of the
bridge and used the engine heat to dry our clothes. Noah got “TinTin” videos
(Herge’s comic books written during the cold war) for Haunkah and we relaxed
watching them down below in the warm, dry cabin.
of 10-15 kt winds out of the East switching to North with scattered showers.
The actual weather brought rain, steady enough to wash our decks and add 30
gallons to our tank with winds to 25 out of the south. It was good to have two
pairs of eyes looking for oncoming traffic and channel markers as visibility
was limited at times. We dropped the hook in Jensen Beach, just south of the
bridge and used the engine heat to dry our clothes. Noah got “TinTin” videos
(Herge’s comic books written during the cold war) for Haunkah and we relaxed
watching them down below in the warm, dry cabin.
This morning dawned brighter and we were underway by
0830. We motored past beautiful homes in Hobe Sound, and then rounded the
Jupiter lighthouse to begin the narrow ICW canal and four opening bridges. The
trick is to time the passage between each bridge so you get there as they are
opening. We fell in line with the crew of Nonstop who we met through the
waterway radio morning ham net and exchanged greetings a couple of times while
waiting for openings. They are the boat just behind us in today’s photo of the
PGA bridge. There are lots of huge homes with equally large boats along this
section of the waterway. Several had large light displays that would be fun to
see at night. By 1400 we cleared the last bridge and entered Lake Worth where
we have anchored for tonight. There are 36 other boats anchored here, just
north of Palm Beach. It is a good place to wait for a crossing to the Abacos,
but we are here to see Beth’s dad and Aunt who live nearby. As the sun set this
evening, we heard the sound of conch shells being blown by many of the
cruisers. We’ll have to be on the lookout for a good shell so we can join in
the tradition. Several of the boats in the marinas that line the lake are
decorated for the holidays with large strings of lights making for a festive
setting to the anchorage. We’re surprised that only five of the boats are
showing an anchor light.
0830. We motored past beautiful homes in Hobe Sound, and then rounded the
Jupiter lighthouse to begin the narrow ICW canal and four opening bridges. The
trick is to time the passage between each bridge so you get there as they are
opening. We fell in line with the crew of Nonstop who we met through the
waterway radio morning ham net and exchanged greetings a couple of times while
waiting for openings. They are the boat just behind us in today’s photo of the
PGA bridge. There are lots of huge homes with equally large boats along this
section of the waterway. Several had large light displays that would be fun to
see at night. By 1400 we cleared the last bridge and entered Lake Worth where
we have anchored for tonight. There are 36 other boats anchored here, just
north of Palm Beach. It is a good place to wait for a crossing to the Abacos,
but we are here to see Beth’s dad and Aunt who live nearby. As the sun set this
evening, we heard the sound of conch shells being blown by many of the
cruisers. We’ll have to be on the lookout for a good shell so we can join in
the tradition. Several of the boats in the marinas that line the lake are
decorated for the holidays with large strings of lights making for a festive
setting to the anchorage. We’re surprised that only five of the boats are
showing an anchor light.
We will be moving to Old Port Cove Marina right here
in North Lake Worth for a few days to make it easier for visiting ashore with
family.
in North Lake Worth for a few days to make it easier for visiting ashore with
family.
Noah has been on a Louis Sacher reading binge. He is
reading “Holes” tonight after re-reading “Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes” this
afternoon.
reading “Holes” tonight after re-reading “Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes” this
afternoon.
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| The Crew of Nonstop |
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| This is Us! – Thanks Nonstop. |
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| “Little” Homes on Lake Worth |
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| Anchored in Lake Worth |