We weighed anchor about 8:30AM and pushed hard all the way to New Smyrna, FL.
48 nautical miles is a long run for us. We ran at about 2.0 Gal/Hr @ 7km/hr. We started with the current with us, then against us and finally with us again.
I read in Active Captain that they offered free tours of this fort. I wish we had more time (maybe on the return trip?).
Today’s trip took us by Daytona Beach and it was full of beautiful houses.
Who are these people who have homes in such a beautiful place?
Along the way Kelly & I tried our best to capture some of the birds that flew by.
We saw an airport that was pretty busy with small planes taking off or landing every few minutes.
The bridges were many but most opened on demand. This bridge was the first that only opened on one side. As you pass under you worry that you wont hit the bottom of the bridge or the unopened edge.
There were some nice bike / walking paths along the waterway and this woman and her dog were enjoying the day.
We anchored along the side of the ICW alongside everal other boats and now it’s time to play some music, bake some cookies and drift off.
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