We got a little later start today due to the diver chain adventure but it was well worth it. 20 feet of chain and 20 feet of rode could have done a lot of damage to Rose’s Pick but luckily a disaster was averted.
Today’s journey was pleasant and we passed the prime cruising areas of Gasparilla Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Pelican Pass, the private island of Useppa, Pine Island Sound, Captiva and Sanibel Islands. I wish we had more time to explore this whole area but since we want to get down to the Keys and are hoping to get out to the Bahamas, we will not be able to explore all these interesting ports now by boat. There was far less boat traffic on this Monday on the GIWW today as the retirees were now onboard.
We were greeted by dolphins today that frolicked in our bow wave and delighted us with their antics. We came to the end of the GIWW today when we went under the Sanibel Causeway Bridge. We passed through the narrow opening into Fort Meyers Beach which took us almost right on the beach but did provide adequate depths. We are staying at Moss Marine and at $1.25 per foot, it is a good deal.
Today’s journey was pleasant and we passed the prime cruising areas of Gasparilla Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Pelican Pass, the private island of Useppa, Pine Island Sound, Captiva and Sanibel Islands. I wish we had more time to explore this whole area but since we want to get down to the Keys and are hoping to get out to the Bahamas, we will not be able to explore all these interesting ports now by boat. There was far less boat traffic on this Monday on the GIWW today as the retirees were now onboard.
We were greeted by dolphins today that frolicked in our bow wave and delighted us with their antics. We came to the end of the GIWW today when we went under the Sanibel Causeway Bridge. We passed through the narrow opening into Fort Meyers Beach which took us almost right on the beach but did provide adequate depths. We are staying at Moss Marine and at $1.25 per foot, it is a good deal.
