Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

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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,…

  • NON-TRAVEL DAY Nov. 15

    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.…

  • Travel Day Nov 15, 23 (Clearwater Beach to Palmetto) Travel ( Day #32

    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…

  • THAT WAS . . . NOT TERRIFYING!!

    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.…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Travel Day #30 stats

    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…

  • 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.

  • Travel Day #29 stats

    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…

  • 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…