We
got off to an inauspicious start. As we
were approaching the marina in Stuart May 3 just north of the Palm City Bridge
in the middle of the channel we ran aground and damaged the props. Jim had to drive to Ft. Lauderdale to pick up
the spares on Tuesday then have the props replaced by a diver on
Wednesday. Not a good start for the
trip!
At
least Debby, who has been sick for the past month, was able to get to the
doctor and is now well on the way to recovery.
Got
underway for good on Friday May 8 and as if in celebration we were treated to a
dolphin show. As we traveled up the
Indian River four dolphin cavorted in our wake for 15 minutes, leaping out of
the water and landing right at the swim platform all the while making eye
contact with Debby. We stayed at Vero
Beach Yacht Club Friday and Saturday nights.
We always enjoy this place and meet nice people. This time was no exception. Sunday we pressed on to Eau Gallie Yacht Club
near Melbourne. At their dock was a
magnificently restored Chris Craft from the 50’s.
