Captain's Log: 5 July, 2014; Hour: 1332
We left Indiantown Marina in Indiantown, FL, in the midst of the Everglades, this morning. Very nice marina and very nice people. We saw a couple of baby alligators. I'm sure Mama was not too far away. First Mate Alex fed the baby some french fries. Don't tell Michelle Obama.
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| Baby alligator at Indiantown Marina |
We headed out this morning for Lake Okeechobee. Locked through the Port Mayaca Lock at hour 1025. We reached the other side at hour 1259. The water depth is only about 7 feet across the entire lake and our draft is 4 feet. Not much room for error. Captain Bob was very careful to stay in the channel. As you approach the other side, the channel is barely as wide as a four-land highway. The channel is shallow and rather nerve-racking.
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| The channel leading to the west side of Lake Okeechobee |
Once on the other side we headed north and the route actually takes you behind the marshes. Surprisingly the depth was better than the lake; about 11 feet.
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| This picture was taken right off our port side in the channel leading to the west side of Lake Okeechobee |
We hope to make at least Fort Myers today.
So how are you handling behind the helm. are you taking shifts. jimmy shelbyville
ReplyDeleteCaptain Bob is handling most of the duties but I relieved him for an hour or two today. He's giving me a lot of training on navigation. Once we're past Fort Myers I'll be taking over the helm more. Of course, the hardest part of operating a boat like this is docking it. I'm going to practice on some markers, way away from a dock, before I take that step.
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DeleteWe have been keeping track of your voyage. Wishing you safe travel as you make your way home to Nashville. It has already been full of adventure (if that is what you want to call it). Glad you are now on your way and hope all is smooth sailing for your voyage. Andy & Monica, Watertown, TN.
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