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Florida or Bust

December 13th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Thursday
P1000355P1000356 2315 - Its go time in t-minus 2 hours for our 0100 departure from the floating dock in Savannah (the currents that will carry us down the river our most favorable for the 6 hours starting at midnight) and back into blue water for our safe crossing (”knock on wood”) into Floridian waters. Truly a splendid day that included boat cleaning, great times with Nathaniel and Rick, wonderful eat’s andP1000348 beverages at the Moon River Brewing Company, holiday shopping -P1000362 a sweet hat purchase by Steve, another trip to the candy store :) and I even got to ask Santa what I want for Christmas that although commercialized still brings great joy and feel good to many - the more you believe the P1000364happier you will be! A ceremonious although sad day as we had to say goodbye to one of our team members Mr. Heater…shipping him North to where his services can better be utilized. A middle of the night departure, favorable winds to catch, 150 nm to trek and our next port of St. Augustine about 30 hours away.

Scenes from the great city of Savannah and our most recent route
Charleston-Beaufort-Savannah

Good Night and signing out from the S/V Audax
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Tags: ICW aka the South

3 Responses to “Florida or Bust”

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    Doug Says:

    Ahoy Gents! Greetings from the great white North. You may know we had another significant snow last night and expect a blizzard on Sunday. You got away just in time! Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to. Hope you got to walk around the town some. Anything interesting in the Port Royal area? My folks once sailed from Buffalo NY to the Bahamas and I joined them on a few legs, including Port Royal. I also remember some tough sailing on the Alligator River, but I think you’re past that now. Anyway, sure looks like you’re having an AWESOME time. — Doug

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    Peg Willauer-Tobey Says:

    Fair winds and following seas!! From the whole MITA crew!!

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    Hank Humphrey Says:

    John–I want to know if you saw any submarines when you went past St. Mary’s/Brunswick?–big nuc sub base there–we’ve spent many days at Hilton Head but never on the water–great place-also Beaufort–Hank

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