Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

Category: ICW

  • We are still here!

    Scott here. Jazzy and I have been basking in the FL Sun waiting for Rita to return. We are planning on leaving the boat in NC for the summer and maybe the winter. That decision will be made down the road. I think we both need a break. We found a marina that is relatively…

  • Travel Day #58 & #58a stats

    Scott here. What is 58a? Read on I will explain! After a good 2-3 hours of sleep at Bimini we decided to leave. We could have stayed in Bimini a little longer but we were having some comfort of home issues and just wanted to get back to start the process of getting stuff fixed.…

  • Travel day #59 stats

    On February 16, 2024, Scott and his team traveled from Fort Lauderdale to Stuart, covering 83.2 miles in approximately 9 hours and 13 minutes. Despite expecting a longer journey, they made good time, with a brief stop at Alsdorf Park. They are now staying at the same marina as before, with plans to share upcoming…

  • Travel Day # 41 stats

    Travel Day # 41 stats

    Scott and his companion set out early, reaching Fort Lauderdale, a global hotspot for yachting. Despite some challenges including five bridge openings, extreme heat, and a malfunctioning AC, they made it to their destination slightly behind schedule. Notably, the task of navigating their vessel through the marina full of mega yachts ensured an adventurous day.

  • Travel day Dec 3, 23 (West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale) Travel day #41

    Scott here. West Palm Beach has been a wonderful. We could spend more time here as well. But, we need to move. Hopefully we can take off before 7:30 am. Don’t know how the bridges are and we have a lot of them we need to have opened. I would like to get to our…

  • Travel Day #40 stats

    Travel Day #40 stats

    Scott and Rita have docked their 42′ boat at North City Dock, West Palm Beach, facing initial difficulties due to the distance between the support posts and wind speed. After meeting friends and collecting supplies, they relocated due to night docking restrictions. Anchor placement proved challenging, with them settling at the fourth site. They plan…

  • Travel Day Nov. 30, 23 (Jupiter to West Palm Beach) Travel Day #40

    Scott here! It has taken 40 travel days to get to West Palm Beach. Sounds like a lot but we have gone way to fast and missed a lot to get there that quickly. We will need to do this again to see everything we missed! Right Rita?!? We might try to cross over to…

  • Travel Day #39 stats

    On November 29, 2023, Scott and his companion Rita moved from Stuart to Jupiter, FL, after spending a week there due to repair works on their boat. They faced challenges setting off because of strong winds, but managed without any damage. Instead of reaching their planned anchorage, they stopped short at Hobe sound, a location…

  • Travel day Nov 29, 23 (Stuart to Jupiter) Travel day #39

    Scott here…. Hopefully we can try this again, we need to leave Sturt eventually! We have received our Pet Permit from the Bahamas, just need a USA vet to sign off on her and we will be good to cross the Gulf Stream and finally be in the Bahamas. Although, vet the appointment isn’t until…

  • Travel day # 38 stats

    Travel day # 38 stats

    Scott here. Today didn’t go as planned! That should not surprise anyone! 😂 Day started out good. Rita woke up early did her thing and a couple loads laundry. Of course, one load of towels needed another round in the dryer. We took off about 45 minutes later than expected. Start at: 8:30 am ACTUAL…