11/11/21 ~ Jekyll Island GA to Fernandina, FL

Today:           30.8 miles             6.3 hours           ICW ST Mile: 716.8
Total:           863.0 miles        223.55 hours

Bailey Chillin'

     It was cool in the high 50’s, still and cloudy. No rain in the area.
     We were preparing to leave when we met John from MY JOY, a beautiful 65 Fleming from Annapolis. Who knows, we might meet up with them on Friday for dinner at The Salty Pelican.
     Heading out into St Andrews Sound, we were 1 of 5 sailboats and 3 power boats heading south. This is the first time in a long time that we were part of a convoy.
     Once again, the current gods look upon us with favor. At least half of our journey was with the current. Coming down the Cumberland River, however, we were not very lucky. We only did 4.4 to 5 mph depending on the width of the waterway.

   We saw a large sub being worked on at St Mary’s Naval Base. I tried for a photo with my phone, but is wasn’t good. Pete was on a conference call and tried to get one also. His was much better!

 
MY ARRIVA

      At Fernandina, we were directed to slip in behind MY ARRIVA for fuel. She is a magnificent motor yacht reminiscent of the yachts of the 1930s and 40s. When we looked her up and this is what we found:

  

Glad this isn't our fill up!

 Beautiful and distinguished, 48m/156ft motor yacht ARRIVA (formerly: AMPHITRITE) from Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts was previously owned by film star Johnny Depp and currently belongs to J.K. Rowling. Built from steel and aluminum in 2001 and refitted in 2008, luxury yacht ARRIVA has exterior styling completed by Taka Yachts and the Turkish themed interiors are the work of LM Pagano Design. The accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests over five sumptuous cabins. Comes with a crew of 9. 2-480 Hp CAT engines gives her a maximum speed of 13.5 knots or cruising speed of 12.5 knots.

     Checked with NORTH STAR. They are on their way to New Smyrna Beach. They will definitely beat us to Ft Pierce.
 

PEKABU at the dock

   Pete worked while I cleaned up. He can’t order the pipe clamps from Amazon and receive them in time. He also cannot confirm that they are made in America. He is beginning to think that the clamps were made in China, hence the short life. We will borrow the car at Comachee for a run for groceries and clamps. We’ll wait to rent a car to transfer our car to Ft. Pierce.
     I sat above, wrote todays blog and enjoyed the people walking by to admire ARRIVA (Spanish for COME).
     Pete suggested we head over to Brett’s Waterfront Café for dinner for a salad. Prior to the huge Chicken Caesar Salad, we had delicious soup. He had the Loaded Potato while I had the Shrimp Bisque. YUM! We were too full to have desert.

 

  

Tonight's sunset clouds

Friday, 11/12/21 Fernandina ~ Day 2
 

   Full day work for Pete after he replaced the impeller on the engine water pump. I did chores then walked around town. Fernandina is such a cute and picturesque town. took lots of photos .

MY ARRIVA heading south & to new owners

City Hall clock tower, the Post Office and a side street view

Bret's Waterfront Café and RR Historical Placard

 
Information Center and view of Centre Street / Fernandina's main street

Butterflies ~ NOT pealing paint! AND Bank Vault's inner workings

  

Darling Mailbox and more interesting jewelry

 

Views of Centre Street
 

Artistry of Mother Nature . . .                                 

  

                                              . . .and the Blue Door Artists Gallery

 
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. . . .

 

 
Tonight's Sunset

     After a beautiful sunset, we headed over to The Salty Pelican. Great crab dip, fish & chips as well burger. The country singer who entertained us was pretty good too. We weren’t able to catch up with MV JOY, but still had an enjoyable night

~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~  K & P