6:45
Woke up before the alarm. Like a dumbass, I had to get up at 4:25 to put the fender back in place after hearing that bolt rubbing on the hull again. (Or hopefully it was the two-by-four on the dock. But probably the bolt. You’d think I’d learn.)
The wind was in the south, maybe 10 knots, or a tad more, pushing Jacie Sails into the dock. Good thing that part of the dock is right next to the quarter berth where I’m sleeping.
Afterward there was a different humming somewhere, like the cellos at the beginning of the Jaws theme, but a single, long note, repeated.
And I heard that funny Star Wars echo laser sound of something gently striking a shroud. The flag, maybe? I don’t think so. And no shroud should be touching anything on the dock.
7:40
8:00
Hmmm…apparently some folks are ordering bloody marys. Not judging. LOL
10:30
How Not To Sail podcast submitted to iTunes for approval. Slip booked at Marathon for Saturday. Fuel level checked…and we’re off!
12:33
Ah yes… the overhead cables.
14:51
Cut repair.
15:25
Out into the Gulf and making 5.3 kts in 8 kts of wind.
18:14
The obligatory sunset pic…
21:30
After running aground in almost exactly the same place and in exactly the same manner as last time I anchored here with Tanya…at anchor in front of Marco Island.
That’s all for today…and probably until Saturday, as I plan to be crossing Florida Bay, out of cell range. ‘Til then!
