Malabar

There were very few boats on the ICW today. Maybe it is because most folks do not go out in this weather and take 15 to 20 knots on the nose, or maybe it is just because most folks are already where they planned to be for Christmas. In any case, we do not mind a smaller crowd and we learned not to make plans about where to be on any date. All we want for Christmas are fair winds and/or a good anchorage!

Only one draw bridge today, all the others were fixed with 65' clearance. For a few hours we had a little of the jib out, sheeted inside the rigging. It gained us half a knot.

For tonight's anchorage, we tucked in behind a spoil island just south of Melbourne. The wind is still blowing strong and the islands protect us from the fetch. There are only about four other boats anchored in this area. We just finished a nice steak dinner and are hoping for a solid night's sleep before we press on tomorrow. We can hear the ocean from here, must be quite a sea breaking.

Love to all,
Dena

Posted via Ham radio.
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