Longboat Key to Ft Meyerso

We left Longboat Key and Cruised to Venice, Fl. And stayed at the Crows Nest Marina.  Toughest  wind and tide action we have tried to get into!  I made a mess of the approach but didn't hit anyone and  the only damage was to my pride.  Once tied up, our traveling friends Steve and Gina from Island Time and us went for a walk on the beach, our first dip of our toes into the gulf! OUTSTANDING!!!!
We had Docktails watching other boats head out to sea or dock at he Marina and grilled on the boat.

At 8 AM,  Island Time and ourselves backed out of our side ties and headed 27 miles south to Pelican Bay where we anchored out. Both of us dropped the dinks and headed over to the island.  We paid our $4.00 fee and they took us across the Island to the beach.  For a reference point we could easily see the Boca Grand Pass from the beach.  This is pristine, only a few primitive campsites and cabins.  And miles of unspoiled beach.  All you can see is sand and ocean.  We walked back .7 miles to the dingy's and headed to Island Time for cocktails.  We got back to our boat and grilled snapper for dinner.

November 5th, we called Island Time  on the VHF and said our goodbyes  until Jan. when we will see them in Snookbite Marina.  We pulled anchor after taking Cody to the island for a long walk, and Brigitte served up a great breakfast!  This is the last leg of our trip!  Feels kind of weird!  We traveled 41.3 miles to Legacy Harbour Marina.  We arrived at 3:10 PM some 2245 miles from Sunnyside Marina!  Brigitte and a I are enjoying a wee dram of 18 year old Glenmoringie!  I will publish the data regarding time fuel ECT of this first leg of our great adventure on Thursday.