Sunday, 11/3/19 ~ They were up and cast off the dock by 7 AM. Thoughts of jumping off shore to St. Augustine were abandoned due to the 15-20 mph winds out of the south. By 10:20 AM, PEKABU was in Florida!
This was Paul's first trip on a sailboat. He really enjoyed the travels and was confident he could man the helm while Pete attended business down below. The auto pilot was on and the course was straight and deep. However, things got a little confusing when "the red canvased, south-bound sailboat" was hailed, by a power boat approaching from the rear. Paul very efficiently called Pete to the cockpit, radio communications were established, and PEKABU was successfully passed by both southbound power boats.
Paul might no be a seasoned sailor, but Pete really appreciated his culinary skills. The snacks and meals he created were wonderful. (I hope Pete enjoys my cooking when I return!)
The current gods once again looked favorably upon PEKABU. Most of the day was spent cruising at 7.6 mph plus. There was only about an hour where they had to buck the current and their cruising speed dropped below 6.5. The currents definitely made a difference. Pete had planned on arriving at Comachee Cove Marina around 8:30-9 pm, so they had requested the fuel dock to tie up for the night. They pulled in around 5:45 pm with civil twilight making it much easier. Though the staff had already called it a day, the folks from other boats helped to secure PEKABU to the dock. It is wonderful when planning a 14 hour day becomes an 11.5 day!
The next best thing about arriving earlier, since both Pete and Paul were craving pizza, was being in time for grabbing a really great pizza at Vinny's New York Style Pizza right at the marina. With a contented belly, the long days completed and all that fresh air poisoning, the guys had a early bedtime once more.
Monday, 11/4/19 ~ Pete went up 1st thing this morning to square up the bill. They requested that PEKABU be moved so that they could accommodate a 45' boat due in later today. By 10 am PEKABU was settled into her slip for the next few days.
Once the boat was moved, Paul called for an UBER and headed into town to sight see. Pete had a couple of work projects that needed to be completed by later today.
Pete called Deb and Hugh, SV SIMPLICITY, to see if they might be available for dinner tonight. Unfortunately, they departed the mooring field in St. Augustine's at sunrise this morning for the ocean jump to Cape Canaveral, where they will be docked until April. Pete also checked in with Vicky and Al of SV OHANNA KAI, and made dinner plans with them for later today.
I had a call from my sister, Deneen, this morning, Bailey's hind quarters are sore and stiff. She has been favoring her left hip for the past few days. I was able to call the Vet and have a prescription shipped to her house. Hopefully, that will help. I am sure the cold and her age are factors with her stiff limbs. Thankfully, she is enjoying her stay with them. We hope she wants to come back with us when I head to Florida to join Pete. (which I hope is sooner rather than later!)
Al, Vicky, Paul and Pete met at the A1A Restaurant overlooking the square. This is Vicky and Al's first trip south. They were unaware of the difficulty getting dockage longer than a day or two. They will be scrambling to find places that will take a catamaran, which complicates things a bit more.
Dinner was great when shared with good friends and good food!
Once back, they guys enjoyed Monday Night Football, especially since Baltimore beat New England!
Tuesday, 11/5/19 ~ Pete worked this morning while Paul continued his touring of St. Augustine. He wanted to get the Panama hat he saw in town. Unfortunately, the time has come for Paul to return to his wife, Linda back in PA. Pete has reserved the loaner car to that he can take Paul to the airport.
When he returned from the trip to the airport, Pete had more work that needed to be ready for a conference call in the morning. Dinner was just a few granola bars and soda once work was completed around 9.
We quickly said our good-nights a tomorrow is another long day.
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ K & P
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