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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,… Read more
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NON-TRAVEL DAY Nov. 15
Scott here with an update. Pretty early for my stat’s update! No stats today though. Neither of us were very comfortable with the wind for the next two days. The marina manager gave us a little break in price to stay for a couple of more nights. So, we will not fight with mother nature.… Read more
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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… Read more
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THAT WAS . . . NOT TERRIFYING!!
Rita and Scott embarked on a night-time boat journey, traversing from Appilachicola to Clearwater, Florida while on “The Loop”. Along the journey, they saw dolphins, stingrays, jellyfish, and enjoyed a captivating star-filled sky. They encountered waves and experienced anxiety, but their faith kept them reassured. A highlight of their journey was witnessing bioluminescent sea life.… Read more
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Gulf crossing quick update
We have made it safe and sound, to our second marina now in Clearwater. Story I will get into later! Just wanted ya all to know we made it! The photo is Rita around 6:00 am calling out crab pots to me. Read more
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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… Read more
Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures 