North Palm Beach, Fl to Palm City, Fl

Miles Traveled 42.6

Total Miles Traveled 2466

Day 180

Blowing in the wind all night, small craft warnings this morning, and possible thunderstorms in the extended forecast, we decided to head inland and sit tight for a few days.  We left our anchorage at Lake Worth this morning and took a picture of this cool boat on the way out.

We passed several bridges again today, but only had to request an opening for a few.  I’m glad we’re not a sailboat.

Lighthouse at Jupiter Inlet.

We left the concrete jungle and cruised through an area called South Jupiter Narrows; it reminded us of coming down the river system when we started the loop. 

I couldn’t resist to hang ten for a few miles.

My Best Mate is at the helm.

We saw this guy swimming against the current, he was several feet from shore and looked like he wasn’t making much headway.  We were wondering if we should wait to see if he was going to go to shore or in need of help.

Then he stood up.  We still can’t believe how shallow it is everywhere in Florida. 

“Galene” was with us all the way.

“Galene” crossing the St Lucie Inlet into the St Lucie River.  We had tidal currents and wind to deal with a few times today….fun, fun, fun.

We left the Intracoastal Waterway and took the St Lucie River inland to the St Lucie Lock. 

We have been through several locks on the river system, but this is the first that fills and empties the lock chamber by cracking the doors open.  The locks on the inland river system open and close valves to control the chamber water level.

We are staying just past the lock at a federal park for campers and boaters.  There are 8 slips for boats which are on a first come first serve basis.  There were three available slips when we arrived.