12/10 s/v Trouble Update: I left Ft Lauderdale uneventfully. Well almost. As I was waiting for the bridge to open I was trying to keep the boat in the middle of the channel and stow all the fenders and clean up the deck. There was a current so I’d periodically go back to the helm …
Depart Las Olas Marina
12/09 s/v Trouble Update: Well, I’ve got everything done here in Ft Lauderdale and will be heading to the Bahamas tomorrow (12/10). I did my Covid test and have an approved health travel visa to enter the Bahamas. My Float Plan: Depart Las Olas Marina at about 8 pm (12/10) and head to the Northern …
Back In Ft Lauderdale
12/1 s/v Trouble Update: I enjoyed Palm Springs Anchorage. It was a quiet, nice grocery store and I felt comfortable. I guess I’m used to affluence too much. On the move today to Ft Lauderdale. I guess I can call it my last home, as I lived there for a year. Never felt comfortable though. …
Lake Worth and 100+ Foot Yachts
11/23 s/v Trouble Update: Departed Ft Pierce at about 9 am. The tidal current in my slip is fierce. Even though the tide was still going out, I couldn’t wait any longer and had to leave. Solo sailing makes you think way ahead about how things are going to work. I had a plan and …
SpaceX Rocket Launch
11/16 s/v Trouble Update: made it to Ft Pierce this morning. The SpaceX rocket launched just as I was getting to Security Zone A. I was pretty far away (12 miles) so I didn’t really get a good photo. But it was pretty cool as it flew directly over me. I only barely heard it …