Total Miles Traveled 944
Finally, after spending nine days at Carrabelle we have a
favorable weather window to cross the Gulf of Mexico to Steinhatchee,
Florida.
Carrabelle was a great town to visit while waiting though;
we were able to attend the annual holiday festivities including the downtown celebration,
a Christmas light boat parade and fireworks.
We left the marina early this afternoon and
traveled approximately 6 miles to an anchorage at Dog Island. Dog Island is a popular anchorage for boaters
before setting out across the Gulf of Mexico.
The island is located between the Gulf and St George Sound. This is where we anchored last year before
starting our 22 hour overnight crossing to Tarpon Springs. This year we are taking a more laid back
route to Steinhatchee, about 80 miles from our anchorage to the marina. Then we will continue down the west coast of
Florida to Cedar Key and anchor, before continuing on to Tarpon Springs.
Believe it or not there is a trawler and 3 sailboats anchored here from our home port, Grand Rivers, Ky planning a Gulf crossing tomorrow.
Treasure Hunter...........
Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico
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