Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

Category: Float Plan

Travel day Nov. 20, 23 (St James City to LaBelle) TRAVEL DAY #34

Scott here. Today we will start our trek across FL to the Atlantic Ocean. We will go from San Carlos Bay (where we are anchored near St. James City) to the Caloosahatchee River where we will find LaBelle. But, we will stop for some go-go juice and H2O in Ft. Meyers on the way. H2O…

November 20, 2023
Travel day Nov 18, 23 (Palmetto to St. James City) Travel Day #33

Scott here! What a day we had. Super relaxing. Three trips to shore for Jazzy. Rita was able to get her extra “Rita walk” in and a couple small projects were completed. The wind was too strong for me to get under the boat safely, so maybe Sunday afternoon if we get to our anchorage…

November 19, 2023
Travel day Nov. 17, 23 (Clearwater Beach to Palmetto) Day # 32

Scott and his crew are planning a boat trip from Clearwater Beach to Palmetto on November 17, 2023, starting at 8:30 am. The journey, expected to last approximately 6.26 hours, will cover about 48.9 miles. They plan to stop for fueling at the Municipal Marina before heading to Palmetto. Their main route crosses Tampa Bay,…

November 16, 2023
Travel Day Nov 15, 23 (Clearwater Beach to Palmetto) Travel ( Day #32

Scott plans to relocate from Clearwater Beach to Palmetto on November 15, 2023, due to high marina costs. The journey, taking roughly 6.26 hours and covering 48.9 miles, is meticulously planned with anchorages and alternative routes. Long-term plans suggest reaching Fort Meyers in 3-4 days, then Stuart, Florida in preparation for a Gulfstream Crossing to…

November 14, 2023
Travel Day Nov. 10, 23 (Apalachicola to Clearwater) Travel Day # 31

Scott here. Today we will be leaving Apalachicola and heading to Clearwater and do our Gulf Crossing. This is sort of a big deal. We may only be 45 miles or so off shore for most of the trip, but there probably won’t be any boats in sight and it is still 45 miles off…

November 10, 2023
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.

November 9, 2023
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…

November 8, 2023
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,…

November 7, 2023
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…

November 6, 2023
Travel Day November 5, 23 (Mobile, AL to Orange Beach, AL) Travel Day # 26

On November 5, 2023, Scott and his team will be travelling from Grand Mariner Marina in Mobile, AL to The Warf Marina in Orange Beach, AL, en route to the East Coast. Despite encountering potential issues with shallow waters in Mobile Bay, they opt for a longer, safer route. They express disappointment about not having…

November 5, 2023