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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 Read more
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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. Read more
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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… Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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,… Read more
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