The voyages of the Motor Vessel Betty Lou
5/28/21 Destination today is Saddlebunch Keys to anchor – sixth night (a new record). This is a short day and a sheltered anchorage. Several days have passed since I wrote 5/27. I may not remember as much but I will share what’s still there. We …
5/27/21 Destination today is Boca Grande to anchor for the night. It will be another windy, wavy start but the forecast is for diminishing winds and smaller wave heights. Despite using water to wash the dinghy, take cockpit showers and just everyday general use, we …
5/26/21 Destination today is to revisit Fort Jefferson and then go snorkeling. It is our last day here, so we must make the best use of our time. It was another rocky night on Betty Lou. The rocking and the water slapping the sides and …
5/25/21 The plan for today is snorkeling at Loggerhead Key. Betty Lou rocked all night long and the waves knocked loudly on the hull. The rocking was not aggressive/not gentle, but not disturbing. When you are lying down, your body rocks with the boat which …
Dry Tortugas Passage from Boca Grande: Our destination today is finally the Dry Tortugas! There was some doubt about the weather window opening, but we are really going now! The Admiral slept through the alarm (the perks of being Admiral), but the other two crew …
Back on the Water: Today we head for Boca Grande Key in Boca Grande Channel. This is a short trip to put us closer to the Dry Tortugas and give one more day for the winds and waves to ease. We awoke early to finish …
5/20/21 Captain’s Comments: The weather remains “sporty.” A window may open up in a few days; in the meanwhile, we’re exploring the marina and doing chores. Even went for a dip in the pool! 5/21/21: Mojitos and Mallory Square Destination today is back to Key …
Destination today using Uber is to explore Key West with Adriane. She has never been. We treated her this morning to pancakes, hot off the griddle – of course at the Captain’s request. The morning was catch up time for the travel log and email. …
Destination today is Stock Island and the Stock Island Yacht Club Marina for three nights. Stock Island is next to Key West and closer to the Key West Airport. We rose before dawn to get ahead of the worst of the wind and waves (see …
5/14/21 The plan is to stay anchored until Tuesday and then move to Stock Island by Key West where we will meet our daughter in law Adriane. She will be joining us for several days. She is excited and we are excited! Our hope is …