Preparing for Departure

We've had a fine time in Vero over the last two months as we've worked to get the boat ready for the trip north. All of our tasks are complete, at least as complete as necessary to get moving. There are still trips to the grocery store, and probably a trip to West Marine, because, well, it's a boat. We anticipate leaving next week.

Palm Beach Boat Show

I like big boats and I cannot lie! But this is ridiculous…

Reflections

It's going to be a sunny day here today…

Lunch with Friends

We had a great time with Liz, Bobby, Michelle, and Fred out on the water, aboard "Saltwater Gospel". The boat is a center console with shallow draft, so we poked around in the brackish marsh amongst the mangroves for the day. Thanks for a fun time!

SpaceX

Go SpaceX! These launches are an extra bonus of being on the Florida coast.

Lunch at the Beach

Lunch at the Beach

The scene at "Cobalt", a fine restaurant right on the beach. The tuna nachos were great.

Right Now

A nearly full moon is rising on a comfortable evening.

Storm Approaching

Suzan's orchids wait for the approaching storm…

Today’s Hike

A bird takes flight as we walk through Pelican National Wildlife Refuge. It was a hot hike and we're happy to have a cool glass of water in our hands back aboard.

Trumpy

The Trumpy "America" in Vero! (Made in Annapolis). It's so great to see these boats out and about.

Treasure!

We took a tour of the Treasure Museum yesterday. Google this guy for an interesting story. 

AIS

Our AIS transponder was having trouble picking up boats outside of 0.5 NM. I would expect 10 to 20 miles, so I was suspicious of the antenna connection. Sure enough, the wire to the connector was broken. After I put on a new connector at the masthead, I picked up a cruise ship 44 miles away. I think we're good now.

First Anchorage

I had a chance to fly the drone today, and took this picture of our first anchorage along the ICW.

After Dawn

Dawn

Yesterday’s Anchorage

At Anchor

First night at anchor aboard Sensei.

Wind Vane

After replacing the sensor and rewiring the mast, the wind instrument works!

Visiting

We had a visit from one of the nephews today. It's been remarkable how many friends and family are in Florida or passing through.

Osprey

Our neighbor's mast makes a perch for an osprey, giving him a good spot for reconnaissance.

Lily Pads

Touring McKee Garden today…