If a rainbow yesterday morning was a good omen, what about 3 rainbows this morning?
Look closely at the second picture-it's a double! Of course, those clouds in the first picture reflect the 2 hours of rain we traveled in. It rained hard. We've never been on the water in so much rain for so long, but the skies cleared and the afternoon was pleasant. We called the marina at Patrick Air Force Base, near Cape Canaveral, to see if they have room for us to leave the boat when we go home next week. The harbormaster said he would check and call us back. He called back and said if our boat is not too tall we can have a covered slip as one of the seasonals is away for a month. We think we can make do!
Traveling the waterways in our vast and varied country is much like driving the highways-surprises and amazements. Doesn't this fisherman look as though he could be in a quiet cove on any river?
Here is that same boat in the foreground:
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse:
Many different styles and sizes of boats belong to the family of "loopers". Regularly, someone new to the America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association asks on the forum about the "best boat for the loop". A few members always respond and the newbie is also advised to check the archives. The truth is, no one else can answer something so personal. You must choose the best boat for you. We love our boat. The elegant, yet cushy and cozy cabin fits us well and has room for company. We like the canvas top rather than a hard top so we can take it down on sunny days. We like the speed because when your home waters are the great lakes, it's often a long way from point to point and the speed allows us to reach our destination before weather conditions change and gives us a chance to outrun unexpected bad weather. Our shallow draft (the amount of water needed under the hull) allows us access to areas some others cannot access. We were reminded emphatically of another favorite feature on today's trip-we ran under 34 bridges and only had to wait for 3 to open. Mary did stand on the side and "eyeball" to make sure we'd fit under one of them (fines are charged if you request an opening when you could fit under) and we probably looked as if we squeaked through as closely as this one:
There are many large buildings, homes and boats
as well as commercial shipping.
This is the former Coast Guard Station and JFK bomb shelter on Peanut Island, a park and environmental restoration area in Lake Worth.
Hey, Christine, here's a boating version of "Rainbow Row"!
Tucked in for the night in Jupiter:
Paul, you are not allowed to comment on the stains until you've had your boat in salt water for 5 months.
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