Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

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  • 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…

  • Saturday, Nov. 18, 23

    Saturday, Nov. 18, 23

    The weather looks so much better Sunday and Monday than it does on Saturday, so, we are thinking of just staying in this anchorage for two days. We have good protection from north and northeast winds. Although it is a little rolly it will do. This is our overnight recording of our anchor holding very…

  • Travel Day #32 stats

    Travel Day #32 stats

    Scott here. We finally left Clearwater. I understand how people visit there and never leave. It is a beautiful area! But, Bahamas, Bahamas, Bahamas!! The weather was perfect for leaving and I am very happy for that. We had about 2′ clearance from the bow of the boat to the pier in front of us.…

  • Travel Day Oct. 29, 23 (Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Ox Bow anchorage) Travel day #21

    Travel Day Oct. 29, 23 (Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Ox Bow anchorage) Travel day #21

    Scott and his crew are journeying from Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Oxbow anchorage on October 28, 2023. They will pass three locks during a nearly 11-hour route, leaving two more locks for future travel. They also have potential alternative anchorages due to possible delays at locks. The day’s forecast indicates mild southern winds and a…