We are finally getting ready to make another attempt at completing the Great Loop. Just a few last minute groceries, and a few maintenance checks and we are ready to cast off.
The plan, if you can call it that, is to set out first thing Tuesday morning. We will head up the Hawk Channel to Rodriguez Key and anchor for the night. On Wednesday we head for Key Biscayne. Then Port Everglades and Ft. Lauderdale. If weather holds, all those hops will be under sail.
The dinghy is nested on deck so we won't need to tow it. We should have fuel and water for at least two weeks so we won't need to go ashore for quite a while.
The plan is to run offshore as much as possible to save time on the trip north. Then we'll take our time coming back. With my health issue it might turn out that we just get too physically pooped to go all the way, so if we end up spending time in St. Augustine or Brunswick, that would be fine too. Who knows. When sailing you can have a destination or a timetable, never both.
Our one big concern is Morgan, our little parrot. Since yesterday, he seems off his feed. We're hoping he's just anxious about our trip, picking up on our vibes. Pray that there's nothing serious going on with the little guy. His veterinarian is no longer in the area and we wouldn't know who to take him too.
Watch this space for updates almost daily. Even if I don't get a chance to write, our SPOT messenger will post our position ever time we set anchor.
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