Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

Tag: Stuart

  • Travel Day #60 stat

    Travel Day #60 stat

    Scott narrates his journey from Stuart, FL to Sebastian, FL with Rita and their dog Jazzy. Despite meaningful goodbyes, the morning rush involves taking care of Jazzy and refueling the boat. The journey includes a minor engine mishap and concerns about water depth. Scott evaluates fuel usage and compares planned vs. actual travel times 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…

  • We are still here!

    Scott here. Jazzy and I have been basking in the FL Sun waiting for Rita to return. We are planning on leaving the boat in NC for the summer and maybe the winter. That decision will be made down the road. I think we both need a break. We found a marina that is relatively…

  • Travel day #59 stats

    On February 16, 2024, Scott and his team traveled from Fort Lauderdale to Stuart, covering 83.2 miles in approximately 9 hours and 13 minutes. Despite expecting a longer journey, they made good time, with a brief stop at Alsdorf Park. They are now staying at the same marina as before, with plans to share upcoming…

  • Travel day Nov 29, 23 (Stuart to Jupiter) Travel day #39

    Scott here…. Hopefully we can try this again, we need to leave Sturt eventually! We have received our Pet Permit from the Bahamas, just need a USA vet to sign off on her and we will be good to cross the Gulf Stream and finally be in the Bahamas. Although, vet the appointment isn’t until…

  • Travel day # 38 stats

    Travel day # 38 stats

    Scott here. Today didn’t go as planned! That should not surprise anyone! 😂 Day started out good. Rita woke up early did her thing and a couple loads laundry. Of course, one load of towels needed another round in the dryer. We took off about 45 minutes later than expected. Start at: 8:30 am ACTUAL…

  • Travel Day Nov. 28, 23 (Stuart ->Stuart–>Jupiter) Travel Day # 38

    On November 28, 2023, Scott and his team started their 38th day of travel, embarking on a two-part journey from Stuart at Safe Harbor Harborage Yacht to Jupiter, via Stuart City docks. After an incident involving a broken freshwater regulator and vacu-flush toilet, help was called in to fix the issues and parts set for…

  • Travel Day #37 stats

    OK, we didn’t travel far for Travel Day #37, November 23, 2023. We only travel due to a failure of our water pump. We needed to go to a marina to have running fresh water. Plan v ACTUALWe had no plan, so this is just the actual numbers! LOL!!Left: 10:10 amArrived: 10:50 amTotal Miles: 1.7Total…

  • Travel day # 36 stats

    Travel day # 36 stats

    Scott here. Today we left Clewiston and traveled east to Stuart. We are finally on the East Coast! Technically we have about 10 miles, as the boat floats, to get to the Atlantic, but close enough! I am not sure I believed we could do it! But, through prayer and hard work we have made…

  • Travel Day Nov. 22, 23 (Clewiston to Stuart) Travel Day #36

    Scott here. Today we will go from Clewiston to Stuart and finally be at the Atlantic Ocean, although we won’t get close enough to see the Atlantic yet. Our hope is to go to the Pendarvis Cove anchorage. Close to everything in downtown Stuart with a park and dinghy dock. Today we will have three…