PEKABU 3 Cruising: 10/13/21 ~ Fernandina Beach, FL to St. Augustine, FL

Today: 39.8 miles 9.0 hours ICW ST Mile: 755.6

Total: 902.8 miles 232.55 hours

Amelia Island RR Bridge
The last of the sunlight for
the morning

Overcast, high humidity and cool. It was 56 degrees when we left at 7:20. Initially, the current was against us, but after 45 minutes or so we started cruising in the mid 7s to mid 8s! We did hit some ebb currents, but we cruised a nice speed for a good part of the day.

The net fisherman

Prior to entering “Roscoe Row,” we were passed by a couple of those strange fishing boats - the ones that have a steering console in the bow. It appeared that about 8 of these boats were all within about 600 yards of each other, net fishing near private piers. I saw one net being pulled in with 5 or 6 12-inch fish. All the fishermen were looking under the piers and boat houses, looking for more schools.

Old sailboat abandoned and on the hard.
Bailey needs to be close as possible to Pete~ Even if it is under the steering wheel

Red 4 has a gold ICW sticker, so it is on the wrong side (away from the mainland) in the channel

The skies remained overcast with a shower coming through about 1pm. After that the skies cleared and the rest of our ride was pretty.
We were docked around 4:30. Pete washed the salt off the boat and then filled the water tanks while I took care of Bailey and the bill. I was able to reserve the loaner car for tonight so I could do the food shopping. We will not have the opportunity to do it again until after we pick up our car and settle in at Ft Pierce.
We of course ordered pizzas from Nick’s NY Style Pizza just outside the marina. It is definitely our favorite pizza! Now we have plenty of leftovers in the freezer!

Unusual lighting on Catamaran

After dinner, I drove over to Publix. While I was out, Pete had a FaceTime call from our friends in CCYC. Today was the meeting, wine tasting and lunch at The Effingham Manor Winery. Pete said everyone was in a mellow mood. I am sooo sorry I missed our friends!
We heard from Amy. She got into St Augustine’s north mooring field around 10 pm. I admire her skill and confidence to make the trip ( and days-at-sea jumps) only with Bella (her sweet pooch) as company!

Sunday, 11/14/21 St Augustine ~ Day 2

Bailey jump started our day by heaving as we were getting out of bead. Pete quickly took her for a walk while I cleaned up.
After breakfast we puttered around and made sure she was ok. She had no problem eating and she was fine when she went for another walk.
Around 12:30 we tried to get an UBER, but there were none to be found. The marina didn’t mind lending us the car again. We were able to get to West Marine for extra hose clamps and TP. Then we headed into town for lunch and some walking around the historic district. “Lunch” was actually deserts at Le Macaron. We shared Crème Boule Cheesecake, a Napoleon, a Triple Chocolate Mouse Cake and sampled 3 Macarons: Raspberry, Salted Caramel and Black Vanilla. A decadent and delicious lunch! We then walked around, did some people watching while listening to a Blue Grass Band and was back in time to return the loaner.

Sights around St Augustine . . . .