On Monday, January 23, 2012, we made our way from Ramrod Key to Marathon, FL. It should have been an easy 3 1/2 hour sail, but the wind moved right in front of us and the seas kicked up a bit. We turned on the motor and started dodging crab pot buoys. When one gets a crab pot line wrapped around the boat propeller, it's a serious matter; and, you will definitely get one unless you work at missing them every minute you are out there. I think everyone we know has caught at least one--most of us more than one! Once you snag one, you have to shut down the engine and somebody has to dive overboard and unwrap the rope or your propeller drive shaft will bind up--potentially distroying your engine. Needless to say, Capt. John does all our "going overboard to unwrap" stuff. When the water is warm and you can sail into a calm cove, catching a crab pot is a nuisance. When the water is not too warm and you are motoring without a good place to stop, it's way beyond just a nuisance. Nuf said! We watch for the bouys which aren't always easy to see when the water's rough. You get the picture.
Oh Mom, you might want to take a dramamine before you watch the video.
We've been anchored in Boot Key Harbor, Marathon for three days and just hooked up to the City Mooring pretty close to the marina. Last night we walked down to the local watering hole/sports bar, Hurricanes, and watched the NC State v. Carolina game. It was good beer, good pizza and a terrific game (sorry about that Finley).
We are studying the weather forecasts for a good time to cross the Gulf Stream/Florida Straights to Bimini. The goal is to hit the weather just right so the sail will be pleasant and safe. Here's hoping we can figure that out!
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