Today was the easiest open water crossing that we have done on the Loop. We left Ft. Meyers Beach at 8am with 54 degrees with cloudy skies and a slight chop and the day progressed to sunny 72 degrees and almost flat calm. We were offshore about 2-5 miles in 20-25 feet of water which was a nice change from the skinny water we’ve had. Best news—only a few crab pots on our 42 mile trip today.
It was so calm today that I could make an Amsterdam Apple Pancake in the oven. Here’s Bob devouring it. Our trip today took us past the hi-rises on Bonita Beach, Wiggins Pass, and Naples and then the more open beaches of Keewaydin Island where boats were anchoring.
Fast diving dolphins greeted us at the entrance to Marco Island where we will be staying at the Marina at Factory Bay (with Boat US discount, $1.80 per foot). The marina has been closed to transients for 6 months to upgrade their electric but it is now open. We will be here a few days to wait for the fronts to go through which also allows us to watch all the Obama festivities.
It was so calm today that I could make an Amsterdam Apple Pancake in the oven. Here’s Bob devouring it. Our trip today took us past the hi-rises on Bonita Beach, Wiggins Pass, and Naples and then the more open beaches of Keewaydin Island where boats were anchoring.
Fast diving dolphins greeted us at the entrance to Marco Island where we will be staying at the Marina at Factory Bay (with Boat US discount, $1.80 per foot). The marina has been closed to transients for 6 months to upgrade their electric but it is now open. We will be here a few days to wait for the fronts to go through which also allows us to watch all the Obama festivities.
With wide streets and less car traffic than Ft. Meyers Beach, Marco Island is a great place to bike ride. Our collapsible bikes are already off the flybridge and ready for a ride tomorrow morning all around this 4 by 6 mile island.
