Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

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  • Travel Day #30 stats

    Travel Day #30 stats

    Scott here. Today we left our Farmdale anchorage, which we loved and went to Apalachicola and are safely tucked away in another anchorage. For some reason I was nervous about this travel day. Skinny waterways that had reports of being shallow in places. We worked hard at staying in the channel and never really saw…

  • Travel Day Nov. 9, 23 (Farmdale to Apalachicola) Travel Day #30

    Captain Scott, 1st Mate Rita, and K9 Jazzy are set to leave their anchorage for another one in Apalachicola, before heading to Carabelle to await an incoming storm. The journey, scheduled for November 9, 2023, is a nearly 5-hour trip covering 44.3 miles with a fuel plan of 22 gallons.

  • Travel Day #29 stats

    Travel Day #29 stats

    On November 8, 2023, Scott and Rita departed from Bay Bridge, setting back their start time due to fog. They experienced a new routine with a planned fuel stop at St. Andrews Maraina. Despite some challenges, they managed to refill fuel and water, and prep their boat. The fuel cost was around $503.87 for 109.515…

  • Travel day Nov. 8, 23 (Santa Rosa Beach to Panama City) Travel day #29

    Scott here. Today we will leave this wonderful anchorage and head to just past Panama City, but still a Panama City address, to Farmdale anchorage. On the way we will stop at St. Andrew’s Marina for fuel, Pump-out, and fresh water. The marina was taken out by a hurricane and is only a fuel stop…

  • Travel day Nov. 8, 23 (Santa Rosa Beach to Panama City) Travel day #29

    Scott here. Today we will leave this wonderful anchorage and head to just past Panama City, but still a Panama City address, to Farmdale anchorage. On the way we will stop at St. Andrew’s Marina for fuel, Pump-out, and fresh water. The marina was taken out by a hurricane and is only a fuel stop…

  • Travel day #28 stats

    Travel day #28 stats

    Pretty easy non-eventful day. No terrifying Moments! Some of the channels were thin, but plenty deep! The travel time was pretty good. If needed, we could have gone another 2-3 hours, but I don’t want to push ourselves. We need to enjoy. We were going to go into town and explore a little, but both…

  • Travel Day Nov. 6, 23 (Navarre Beach to Santa Rosa Beach) Travel Day #28

    The post describes a journey from Navarra Beach to Santa Rosa Beach with a crew of three people and a dog, leaving at a tide that’s 30% full. Despite facing challenges with tides and having impending bridge construction as a hazard, they’re learning and enjoy the adventure. Their journey is scheduled for November 6, 2023,…

  • Travel Day #27 stats

    Travel Day #27 stats

    On November 6, 2023, Scott reflected on his journey from Orange Breach, AL to Navarra Beach, FL. He expressed dissatisfaction with the cost of docking at The Warf and plans to anchor out for economizing. Their travel was smoother, despite nearly grounding and facing waterway challenges. He also shared details of their deviation from planned…

  • Travel Day Nov. 6, 23 (Orange Beach, AL to Santa Rosa Sound, FL) Travel Day #27

    Scott was initially planning a long 7 1/2 hour journey to anchor near Crab Island, Santa Rosa Sound. However, after further research, he decided to dock at Juana’s Pagoda’s restaurant, which allows Loopers to dock for free, in exchange for patronizing the restaurant. The new plan included a shorter trip, provisioning at Winn Dixie, and…

  • Travel Day #26 stats

    Travel Day #26 stats

    On November 5, 2023, Scott and Rita journeyed from Grand Mariner Marina, Mobile, AL to The Warf Marina, Orange Beach, FL. Beginning early due to the time change, they navigated a long shipping channel, observing dolphins, and stayed vigilant in a thin, quickly-shallowing section. Adjusting to changing weather and managing a lumpy ride, they completed…