Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

Tag: anchorage

  • Travel day # 61 stats

    Travel day # 61 stats

    Scott here. With the wind pushing us the travel day wasn’t bad at all. We only saw 4 or 5 other boats traveling in the opposite direction, so it made it even easier! I was 75% sure we were not going to move today after taking Jazzy to the park for a walk this morning.…

  • Travel day March 22, 24 (Sebastian to Titusville) Travel day #61

    Scott, Rita, and Jazzy are traveling from Sebastian to Titusville with a goal to reach Jacksonville. They plan to arrive on March 29 and stay for 3 nights. Despite not ideal weather, they will continue, with built-in time for unplanned stops. Anchorage points are planned along the route to ensure safety from the wind and…

  • Travel Day, March 21, 24 (Stuart to Sebastian, FL) Travel Day #60

    Travel Day, March 21, 24 (Stuart to Sebastian, FL) Travel Day #60

    Scott here. On the move again!! We are finally moving again! I am so happy, Rita had a much busier month than I did, so I think she could stay here for awhile longer! Our next multi-day stop will be Jacksonville. But today we will be traveling to Sebastian, FL. I know what you are…

  • 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.…

  • Blessed

    Blessed

    This is a picture of two people who feel very blessed to be in calm waters of the most beautiful colors and getting to explore places I never dreamed I would. This journey has been hard work sometimes and a battle of overcoming and enduring, but it has also been filled with unbelievable blessings in…

  • Travel day Feb 2, 24 (Staniel Cay to Nassau) Travel day # 56 and stats

    Travel day Feb 2, 24 (Staniel Cay to Nassau) Travel day # 56 and stats

    Summary: Scott and Rita had to change their plans to take their dog Jazzy to a vet in Nassau due to an infected toenail. They arrived safely at Nassau Yacht Haven after a smooth 9-hour trip. Despite minor docking challenges, they are ready to explore Nassau. Jazzy will receive the needed care, and the crew…

  • Travel day Jan. 31, 24 (Big Majors anchorage to Between the Majors anchorage) Travel day # 55 and Stats

    Scott here. An unexpected travel day. To start, last night was an awesome night. We hardly moved and I almost forgot we were on a boat. But, after taking Jazzy for her morning walk the wind picked up as well as the waves and it became rolly. But, we have chores to get done. We…

  • Travel Day # 53 stats

    Travel Day # 53 stats

    Scott again! Sorry for all the posts so quickly together. Just getting caught up. As we approach our destination, we use Dotham Cut. Going from one body of water to another between islands is called a cut. This cut will get us to the Great Bahama Bank side of the island. The charts say it is easy to navigate and…

  • Travel Day Jan. 20, 24 (Prime Cay to Black Point) Travel Day # 53

    Scott and his crew changed plans to move due to poor cell and internet signals. They set their sights on Black Point Settlement; 11 miles further north than initially planned. Leaving at first light, they explained boat equipment: a bridle for stability and a bow roller to protect the boat’s bow from the anchor. The…

  • Travel day #51 stats

    Scott here. What a day! We finally left George Town, although we are still at Great Exuma Island. We will be here two nights. Tomorrow we want to snorkel a blue hole about 1 mile from here. Then there is a small town we might stop at on the way back. I will let Rita…