Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Easy run to Little River, SC
The morning was a little warmer ( high 40's ) and without any wind. We had a quiet run up the rest of the Waccamau River and its swamps. Like yesterday we only saw a few boats - all going south; one a local fishing boat and the other a 40 foot Pilgrim trawler. For most of the morning the current was against us , but with a short day who cares!! Just before we reached our destination we had a scare - at the Little River Swing Bridge near Nixon's Crossroads the bridge operator almost could not get the bridge open - he had to make multiple attempts and after we finally passed through he left it open - I had visions of being stick behind the bridge. Many of the old opening bridges on the ICW date back to the 30's, 40's and 50's. They are way overdue to b e replaced. What is crazy is that Myrtle Beach has built many new high rise bridges in the last 5 years, but not upgraded any of the old bridges - ouch!!!! We are docked tonight at a friend's dock in Coquina Yacht Club, past of a large basin off the ICW with three different marinas. The forecast for the next few days is unsettled, but we will try to run to Southport, NC tomorrow.
Checkout the local Dock Cat!!!!:
Today's Stats: Location Coquina Yacht Club, Little River, SC ICW MM 345.9, distance traveled 45.97 miles, average speed 7.79 mph, 6.78 knots
The morning was a little warmer ( high 40's ) and without any wind. We had a quiet run up the rest of the Waccamau River and its swamps. Like yesterday we only saw a few boats - all going south; one a local fishing boat and the other a 40 foot Pilgrim trawler. For most of the morning the current was against us , but with a short day who cares!! Just before we reached our destination we had a scare - at the Little River Swing Bridge near Nixon's Crossroads the bridge operator almost could not get the bridge open - he had to make multiple attempts and after we finally passed through he left it open - I had visions of being stick behind the bridge. Many of the old opening bridges on the ICW date back to the 30's, 40's and 50's. They are way overdue to b e replaced. What is crazy is that Myrtle Beach has built many new high rise bridges in the last 5 years, but not upgraded any of the old bridges - ouch!!!! We are docked tonight at a friend's dock in Coquina Yacht Club, past of a large basin off the ICW with three different marinas. The forecast for the next few days is unsettled, but we will try to run to Southport, NC tomorrow.
Checkout the local Dock Cat!!!!:
Today's Stats: Location Coquina Yacht Club, Little River, SC ICW MM 345.9, distance traveled 45.97 miles, average speed 7.79 mph, 6.78 knots
Monday, March 30, 2009
Perfect Day on the Water!!!!
Sandra and I love Charleston, SC and stop there every chance we get, but after 2 1/2 days we were ready to cruise on. Too much land time messes-up the rhythm of the boat!We left at 6:15 am before sunup to take advantage of a slack tide. Larry Thackston who with Pat keeps his boat Peach in Deltaville, VA near our summer home, got up early to help us with our lines ( thank you!!!).By sunrise we were across Charleston Harbor and crossed the shipping channel ahead of an inbound freighter. The tide was coming in for our entire trip and it pushed us along all the way to Georgetown, SC some 50 miles up the ICW. To my surprise even after we lost the push we had no current against us, we were riding the tide going up the coast.At about 11 am and 45 miles north of Charleston Sandra and I saw a small alligator right in the iCW channel - the first one we have seen on any of our ICW trips.
Traffic was very light today on the ICW; we passed 1 sailboat and one powerboat and saw one Sportfish going south near Georgetown, SC. In the Waccamaw River just above Georgetown we saw may fisherman with nets almost all the way across the river. Each one guarded the net with a small boat to prevent a large boat from cutting across the net. We assume they are drift netting for shad.Tonight we are anchored in our favorite SC anchorage off the Waccamaw River. It is quite, sunny, warm and peaceful.
Today Stats: Location Thoroughfare Creek, SC, ICW MM 388, distance traveled 79.83 miles, avg speed 9.18 mph, 7.98 knots
Sandra and I love Charleston, SC and stop there every chance we get, but after 2 1/2 days we were ready to cruise on. Too much land time messes-up the rhythm of the boat!We left at 6:15 am before sunup to take advantage of a slack tide. Larry Thackston who with Pat keeps his boat Peach in Deltaville, VA near our summer home, got up early to help us with our lines ( thank you!!!).By sunrise we were across Charleston Harbor and crossed the shipping channel ahead of an inbound freighter. The tide was coming in for our entire trip and it pushed us along all the way to Georgetown, SC some 50 miles up the ICW. To my surprise even after we lost the push we had no current against us, we were riding the tide going up the coast.At about 11 am and 45 miles north of Charleston Sandra and I saw a small alligator right in the iCW channel - the first one we have seen on any of our ICW trips.
Traffic was very light today on the ICW; we passed 1 sailboat and one powerboat and saw one Sportfish going south near Georgetown, SC. In the Waccamaw River just above Georgetown we saw may fisherman with nets almost all the way across the river. Each one guarded the net with a small boat to prevent a large boat from cutting across the net. We assume they are drift netting for shad.Tonight we are anchored in our favorite SC anchorage off the Waccamaw River. It is quite, sunny, warm and peaceful.
Today Stats: Location Thoroughfare Creek, SC, ICW MM 388, distance traveled 79.83 miles, avg speed 9.18 mph, 7.98 knots
Sunday, March 29, 2009
A Windy Day in Charleston
Saturday started fairly calm and we went into town to shop and buy some groceries. Sandra made a stop at the Fresh Produce store for some clothes and we cruised the City Market and then the candy shops for free samples. We had a few rain showers but by mid-day the wind had picked up from the SW. The marina asked us to move the boat back about 20 feet at the dock to make room for two sailboats. They sent out two dockhands but with the wind and current on the stern of the boat we had to get two more to help. We finally moved the boat and I secured extra lines to the bow and stern. By this time the wind was too strong to move the sailboat from the outer wall and he had to ride out the storm out there. Another sailboat arrived from the Turks & Cacios Islands and was greeted by the Customs agent. The made a textbook landing on the dock in high winds and current using a spring line. Winds were stronger before the actual squall line arrived at about 7 pm and we did not have any bad thunderstorms as it passed. Winds were 26 mph gusting to 35.
Here is an interesting picture of a local going to his boat in the anchorage:
Sunday morning is cloudy and winds have again picked up in the high teens. It should settle down by evening.
We went into town for luch and enjoyed the seafood at Hymans, a local institution. One of the owners, Eli Hyman stopped by to ask how the meal was:
Today's Stats: At dock, City marina, Charleston, SC
Saturday started fairly calm and we went into town to shop and buy some groceries. Sandra made a stop at the Fresh Produce store for some clothes and we cruised the City Market and then the candy shops for free samples. We had a few rain showers but by mid-day the wind had picked up from the SW. The marina asked us to move the boat back about 20 feet at the dock to make room for two sailboats. They sent out two dockhands but with the wind and current on the stern of the boat we had to get two more to help. We finally moved the boat and I secured extra lines to the bow and stern. By this time the wind was too strong to move the sailboat from the outer wall and he had to ride out the storm out there. Another sailboat arrived from the Turks & Cacios Islands and was greeted by the Customs agent. The made a textbook landing on the dock in high winds and current using a spring line. Winds were stronger before the actual squall line arrived at about 7 pm and we did not have any bad thunderstorms as it passed. Winds were 26 mph gusting to 35.
Here is an interesting picture of a local going to his boat in the anchorage:
Sunday morning is cloudy and winds have again picked up in the high teens. It should settle down by evening.
We went into town for luch and enjoyed the seafood at Hymans, a local institution. One of the owners, Eli Hyman stopped by to ask how the meal was:
Today's Stats: At dock, City marina, Charleston, SC
Friday, March 27, 2009
Layover in Charleston, SC
Sometimes in boating you get lucky. The day started calm and nice at the anchorage but full of thousands of swamp nats. We had just a short run to Charleston, but with the strong currents there I wanted to arrive at slack tide. I thought we would be an hour late and have to deal with docking in the current but - we had a nice push from the incoming tide for most of the trip and then when the current turned against us about 5 miles from Charleston it was mild since we were near high tide. Winds were calm enough at the marina that I could spin the around so we are pointed in the correct direction when we leave. We will spend a couple of days here while a weather front comes in Saturday night. This was also a fuel stop - I filled up with 181 gallons of diesel at $2.19 a gallon - much less than last year!!! Since my last fill-up I averaged 2.64 gph. I'll change the engine fuel filter and Sandra will make a grocery run. We will also stock up on pralines.
Today's Stats: Location City Marina, Charleston, SC, ICW MM 469, distance traveled 27.48 miles, avg speed 9.16 mph - 7.97 knots.
Sometimes in boating you get lucky. The day started calm and nice at the anchorage but full of thousands of swamp nats. We had just a short run to Charleston, but with the strong currents there I wanted to arrive at slack tide. I thought we would be an hour late and have to deal with docking in the current but - we had a nice push from the incoming tide for most of the trip and then when the current turned against us about 5 miles from Charleston it was mild since we were near high tide. Winds were calm enough at the marina that I could spin the around so we are pointed in the correct direction when we leave. We will spend a couple of days here while a weather front comes in Saturday night. This was also a fuel stop - I filled up with 181 gallons of diesel at $2.19 a gallon - much less than last year!!! Since my last fill-up I averaged 2.64 gph. I'll change the engine fuel filter and Sandra will make a grocery run. We will also stock up on pralines.
Today's Stats: Location City Marina, Charleston, SC, ICW MM 469, distance traveled 27.48 miles, avg speed 9.16 mph - 7.97 knots.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
A Windy Day in South Carolina
Sometimes you can have too much information !!! I spent until 10 Pm last night looking at the weather on the Internet trying to decide if we should travel or stay at the marina on Thursday. I got up at 6 am today and looked again at all the weather data. Now the forecast said both Thursday and Friday would have 15-20 knots winds but Friday would have more rain. The rain motivated us to leave today for the run into southern South Carolina. The morning started out warm ( 62 degrees ) and calm. At Hilton Head winds were still light but the next open water at Port Royall sound had 15-20 knots winds against the outgoing tide ( but we had great speeds due to the tides ) and 4 foot rollers as we made our way past the marine base at Paris Island. The next open water was a 12 mile run down the wide Coosaw River but it runs west to east and the wind on our side only created a moderate chop. By mid afternoon we had low tide and had to pick our way through skinny waters of 6-7 feet. The boat slows down in these depths due to the pressure wave of water hitting the bottom. Tonight we are in a very protected anchorage about 30 miles south of Charleston, SC.
Today's Stats: Location Tom Point Creek, SC, ICW MM 495.7, distance traveled 87.16 miles, avg speed 8.72 moh, 7.58 knots
Sometimes you can have too much information !!! I spent until 10 Pm last night looking at the weather on the Internet trying to decide if we should travel or stay at the marina on Thursday. I got up at 6 am today and looked again at all the weather data. Now the forecast said both Thursday and Friday would have 15-20 knots winds but Friday would have more rain. The rain motivated us to leave today for the run into southern South Carolina. The morning started out warm ( 62 degrees ) and calm. At Hilton Head winds were still light but the next open water at Port Royall sound had 15-20 knots winds against the outgoing tide ( but we had great speeds due to the tides ) and 4 foot rollers as we made our way past the marine base at Paris Island. The next open water was a 12 mile run down the wide Coosaw River but it runs west to east and the wind on our side only created a moderate chop. By mid afternoon we had low tide and had to pick our way through skinny waters of 6-7 feet. The boat slows down in these depths due to the pressure wave of water hitting the bottom. Tonight we are in a very protected anchorage about 30 miles south of Charleston, SC.
Today's Stats: Location Tom Point Creek, SC, ICW MM 495.7, distance traveled 87.16 miles, avg speed 8.72 moh, 7.58 knots
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Done with the Sounds of Georgia
The morning was as perfect as it can be in the Georgia marshes. Just before dawn we heard all of the marsh birds as they started to feed. We had a excellent day crossing the three remaining sounds in Georgia. Winds started near calm and were about 10 mph in the afternoon. Just like yesterday we had mostly calm seas with a few choppy waters closer to the ocean. Traffic was again light on the iCW; we passed one sailboat and saw two trawlers heading south to the Bahamas. We started at high tide and that gave us enough water to get through the problem places of the iCW in Georgia that have not been mainatined for many years. Today we had at least 8 feet of water under the boat even in the shallow sections. We are tonight at Thunderbolt Marina near Savannah, GA. Just as earlier in the week we are looking at the weather and will decide early tomorrow to press on or take a day off depending on winds.
Punches at Thunderbolt:
Today Stats: Location: Thunderbolt Marina, Savannah, GA, ICW MM 583, distance traveled 62.41 miles, speed 8.64 mph, 7.52 knots
The morning was as perfect as it can be in the Georgia marshes. Just before dawn we heard all of the marsh birds as they started to feed. We had a excellent day crossing the three remaining sounds in Georgia. Winds started near calm and were about 10 mph in the afternoon. Just like yesterday we had mostly calm seas with a few choppy waters closer to the ocean. Traffic was again light on the iCW; we passed one sailboat and saw two trawlers heading south to the Bahamas. We started at high tide and that gave us enough water to get through the problem places of the iCW in Georgia that have not been mainatined for many years. Today we had at least 8 feet of water under the boat even in the shallow sections. We are tonight at Thunderbolt Marina near Savannah, GA. Just as earlier in the week we are looking at the weather and will decide early tomorrow to press on or take a day off depending on winds.
Punches at Thunderbolt:
Today Stats: Location: Thunderbolt Marina, Savannah, GA, ICW MM 583, distance traveled 62.41 miles, speed 8.64 mph, 7.52 knots
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Doing the Georgia Crawl
Sadly, we decided that we would push on and not take a day to see the beach at Cumberland Island. The weather is supposed to become unsettled mid-week with higher winds and we always have to respect the open waters of the many sounds we need to cross in Georgia. Today started with light east winds that picked-up to the 10 knot range. In general seas were fine, but at some of thew sounds the winds and outgoing tide created some 1-2 foot chop. Even before we started we had fun - Sandra had to get a 2 foot seaweed ball off the anchor and anchor chain as we left in the morning.
The first sound we crossed today, St Andrews is always the most challenging - why you ask - because it takes you into the Atlantic Ocean at the breaker line - see the map below:
Just after the sound we entered Jekyll Creek which it low tide is almost impossible to use - we had a nice full tide for our transit and there saw this shrimp boat:
The rest of the day went well and the trip felt slow, but the current evening out for and against us and we still made decent speed. Tonight we are anchored alone in a marsh creek in Georgia.
Today stats: Location New Teakettle Creek, GA ICW MM 646.6, distance traveled 67.16 miles, avg.. speed 8.64 MPH ( 7.52 knots)
Sadly, we decided that we would push on and not take a day to see the beach at Cumberland Island. The weather is supposed to become unsettled mid-week with higher winds and we always have to respect the open waters of the many sounds we need to cross in Georgia. Today started with light east winds that picked-up to the 10 knot range. In general seas were fine, but at some of thew sounds the winds and outgoing tide created some 1-2 foot chop. Even before we started we had fun - Sandra had to get a 2 foot seaweed ball off the anchor and anchor chain as we left in the morning.
The first sound we crossed today, St Andrews is always the most challenging - why you ask - because it takes you into the Atlantic Ocean at the breaker line - see the map below:
Just after the sound we entered Jekyll Creek which it low tide is almost impossible to use - we had a nice full tide for our transit and there saw this shrimp boat:
The rest of the day went well and the trip felt slow, but the current evening out for and against us and we still made decent speed. Tonight we are anchored alone in a marsh creek in Georgia.
Today stats: Location New Teakettle Creek, GA ICW MM 646.6, distance traveled 67.16 miles, avg.. speed 8.64 MPH ( 7.52 knots)
Monday, March 23, 2009
Crossed into Georgia Today!
After two lay days in Palm Coast Florida we were ready to move on. Last night we had pizza with fellow MTOA members Jim & Kathy Fisher and their friends. Winds on both of the lay days blew over 20 knots and when the winds finally stopped it rained. We left at sunup in a mist which soon turned to full rain so we retreated to the inside steering station. After some slow initial going due to currents we passed through St Augustine ( where the bridge is still under construction after multiple years ) and finally had favorable current for the next 5 hours all the way to Ameila Island, FL. The weather cleared around noon and we were back upstairs for most of the afternoon. For the entire day winds were light and seas near flat. Tonight we are anchored at the National Seashore of Cumberland Island, Georgia. There are 7 other boats in the anchorage with us.
Today Stats: Location Cumberland Island, GA ICW MM 711, Distance traveled 92.67 miles, average speed 8.74 MPH ( 7.6 knots)
After two lay days in Palm Coast Florida we were ready to move on. Last night we had pizza with fellow MTOA members Jim & Kathy Fisher and their friends. Winds on both of the lay days blew over 20 knots and when the winds finally stopped it rained. We left at sunup in a mist which soon turned to full rain so we retreated to the inside steering station. After some slow initial going due to currents we passed through St Augustine ( where the bridge is still under construction after multiple years ) and finally had favorable current for the next 5 hours all the way to Ameila Island, FL. The weather cleared around noon and we were back upstairs for most of the afternoon. For the entire day winds were light and seas near flat. Tonight we are anchored at the National Seashore of Cumberland Island, Georgia. There are 7 other boats in the anchorage with us.
Today Stats: Location Cumberland Island, GA ICW MM 711, Distance traveled 92.67 miles, average speed 8.74 MPH ( 7.6 knots)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Tied to a Dock in Palm Coast
We decided to take Saturday off and remain at the dock in Palm Coast, FL. Winds were 20 mph or above and would have been on our nose. This morning ( Sunday) it is still windy and we will decide around 10-11AM if we will try to go today or wait until tomorrow when the winds will finally drop. I have a Verizon Wireless Aircard and this allows me to check the weather before we make the decision. What I look at is the real time stations reporting wind along the coast. Right now my guess is we will be here another day and leave early Monday morning.
We decided to take Saturday off and remain at the dock in Palm Coast, FL. Winds were 20 mph or above and would have been on our nose. This morning ( Sunday) it is still windy and we will decide around 10-11AM if we will try to go today or wait until tomorrow when the winds will finally drop. I have a Verizon Wireless Aircard and this allows me to check the weather before we make the decision. What I look at is the real time stations reporting wind along the coast. Right now my guess is we will be here another day and leave early Monday morning.
Friday, March 20, 2009
A Long & Windy Day
We left the anchorage at NASA Causeway in clear and calm conditions. The good weather held as we made our way up the Indian River , across the NASA Haulover Canal and into Mosquito Lagoon. At the Haulover Canal I was passed by a very large power catamaran, at least 60 feet and it could fly!!!!! By mid-day near New Smyrna Beach the wind started to really Pick-up. Once we reached Daytona Beach it was 15-20 MPH on the nose. That wind and an adverse current slowed us down. The temperature was in the 70's but with the wind it felt cold. I did not want to wimp out so we steered the boat from outside. Today we had to open 4 bridges and all of the bridge tenders open ed them with perfect timing and no delay to our trip.
Tonight we are docked at a private dock in Palm Coast, FL belonging to Jim & Peggy Wolf and we thank them for their hospitality. We will take a day off tomorrow due to winds and see what Sunday brings.
Today's Stats: Location, private dock, Palm Coast, FL ICW MM 801, distance traveled 86.18 miles, speed 7.93 MPH ( 6.89 knots)
We left the anchorage at NASA Causeway in clear and calm conditions. The good weather held as we made our way up the Indian River , across the NASA Haulover Canal and into Mosquito Lagoon. At the Haulover Canal I was passed by a very large power catamaran, at least 60 feet and it could fly!!!!! By mid-day near New Smyrna Beach the wind started to really Pick-up. Once we reached Daytona Beach it was 15-20 MPH on the nose. That wind and an adverse current slowed us down. The temperature was in the 70's but with the wind it felt cold. I did not want to wimp out so we steered the boat from outside. Today we had to open 4 bridges and all of the bridge tenders open ed them with perfect timing and no delay to our trip.
Tonight we are docked at a private dock in Palm Coast, FL belonging to Jim & Peggy Wolf and we thank them for their hospitality. We will take a day off tomorrow due to winds and see what Sunday brings.
Today's Stats: Location, private dock, Palm Coast, FL ICW MM 801, distance traveled 86.18 miles, speed 7.93 MPH ( 6.89 knots)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Clouds and Sun Today & a Strange Vessel
The day started very cloudly but calm in the anchorage above Vero Beach. We left just after sunrise and by the time we reaches Sebastian it was windy and quite choppy on the Indian River. As the day went on the wind settled down, but with clouds it never really felt like the 70 plus degrees the thermometer was reading. Today there were a few more boats on the ICW- we passed three sailboats going south and they looked like they planed to go over to the Bahamas. A large Sport Fish came up behind me without warning, but as I slowed down he did give me a slow pass without much wake. Aboard I saw just a young man driving with a baseball cap swept back - probably a delivery back north. In the Merritt Island we passed the recovery vessel pictured below. It belongs to Amelia Research Recovery Company and they do shipwreck stuff. Check out their website here:Amelia Research
I have no clue what they will find in the Indian River. Tonight just as last fall we are anchored next to the NASA Causeway by the space shuttle assembly building. There is one other sailboat with us in the anchorage; winds have dropped and it is perfect. The weather starting Friday night calls for winds over 20 knots so we are planning a long leg tomorrow and probably sitting out Saturday.
Today's Stats: Location NASA Causeway, Fl ICW MM885, Distance traveled 61.81 miles, speed 8.58 mph ( 7.46 knots)
The day started very cloudly but calm in the anchorage above Vero Beach. We left just after sunrise and by the time we reaches Sebastian it was windy and quite choppy on the Indian River. As the day went on the wind settled down, but with clouds it never really felt like the 70 plus degrees the thermometer was reading. Today there were a few more boats on the ICW- we passed three sailboats going south and they looked like they planed to go over to the Bahamas. A large Sport Fish came up behind me without warning, but as I slowed down he did give me a slow pass without much wake. Aboard I saw just a young man driving with a baseball cap swept back - probably a delivery back north. In the Merritt Island we passed the recovery vessel pictured below. It belongs to Amelia Research Recovery Company and they do shipwreck stuff. Check out their website here:Amelia Research
I have no clue what they will find in the Indian River. Tonight just as last fall we are anchored next to the NASA Causeway by the space shuttle assembly building. There is one other sailboat with us in the anchorage; winds have dropped and it is perfect. The weather starting Friday night calls for winds over 20 knots so we are planning a long leg tomorrow and probably sitting out Saturday.
Today's Stats: Location NASA Causeway, Fl ICW MM885, Distance traveled 61.81 miles, speed 8.58 mph ( 7.46 knots)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
We are Underway!!!!
Dang, after 3 1/2 months without any rain in Florida what does it do on the morning we are to leave, taking the boat north??? Yes, it rains, no it pours.... Florida needs the rain, but really?????
Our friends George & Mary Kay and our neighabor Suzeette Pietrzak braved the rain to see us off at 7:45 in the morning. We steered the boat from inside and had a 12 minute delay at our first bridge only 15 minutes from the condo due to a railroad train. Once we made it to the ICW the rain stopped and we made our way outside. The Indian River was a little lumpy but that settled down by Ft. Pierce.
Tonight we are in the cozy anchorage we like above Vero Beach called Pine Island overlooking the megabuck homes.
Today's Stats: Location, Pine Island,Vero Beach, FL ICW MM 946.4, distance traveled 51 miles, speed 8.12 mph ( 7.06 knots)
Dang, after 3 1/2 months without any rain in Florida what does it do on the morning we are to leave, taking the boat north??? Yes, it rains, no it pours.... Florida needs the rain, but really?????
Our friends George & Mary Kay and our neighabor Suzeette Pietrzak braved the rain to see us off at 7:45 in the morning. We steered the boat from inside and had a 12 minute delay at our first bridge only 15 minutes from the condo due to a railroad train. Once we made it to the ICW the rain stopped and we made our way outside. The Indian River was a little lumpy but that settled down by Ft. Pierce.
Tonight we are in the cozy anchorage we like above Vero Beach called Pine Island overlooking the megabuck homes.
Today's Stats: Location, Pine Island,Vero Beach, FL ICW MM 946.4, distance traveled 51 miles, speed 8.12 mph ( 7.06 knots)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ready to Head North
We will start back to Virginia from Florida about March 18. The punch list on the boat is done; all the dry goods are loaded and we only have to crank up the fridge and fill the water tanks. The diver cleaned the bottom yesterday so Punches should slide through the water with ease. The weather is fantastic now in south florida with temperature in the 80;s. As always will post a daily log as we are underway.
We will start back to Virginia from Florida about March 18. The punch list on the boat is done; all the dry goods are loaded and we only have to crank up the fridge and fill the water tanks. The diver cleaned the bottom yesterday so Punches should slide through the water with ease. The weather is fantastic now in south florida with temperature in the 80;s. As always will post a daily log as we are underway.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
FIJI Rocks
I just returnded from a great two week two scuba diving in Fiji. We had a chartered boat the Nai'a, a 120 foot motorsailor. The weather, food, company and diving were outstanding. here is just one picture from the reef:
I just returnded from a great two week two scuba diving in Fiji. We had a chartered boat the Nai'a, a 120 foot motorsailor. The weather, food, company and diving were outstanding. here is just one picture from the reef:
