cardude01
Guru
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
- Messages
- 5,290
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Bijou
- Vessel Make
- 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
We went out the inlet at Sanibel and pointed a straight course for Marco Island. The 15-20mph winds and short period swell quickly made me change my course to get closer to shore. After we got within about one mile from shore things calmed and we had a decent cruise to Marco.
We anchored in Smokehouse bay and left at first light to try to beat the winds. That didn't work-- the 50 mile offshore run to Shark River was pretty uncomfortable. There is a low pressure system hanging around and the winds will not stop blowing. Maybe 4' swells on average but very short period.
We ducked into Shark River around 5pm and and anchored for the night. We had some time to dingy explore and have some sundowners before the biting flies started in on us. We closed up the boat, turned on the gen and AC, cooked dinner and had a family game of Monopoly.
Shark river anchorage
We all thought Shark River was pretty but kind of creepy. We were the only boat there. The tide was really ripping out when we anchored but the Rocna held fine-- we never budged.
Left at first light to head for Marathon. Winds still 15 gusting to 20. In shallow water 13-15 feet so really choppy and rolly.
I see there is a tropical depression coming in through the Yucatan peninsula so maybe that's causing all this wind?
If this storm decides to come our way where do I go to ride it out ? I have a slip at the Key West Bight Marina starting on the 15th.
We anchored in Smokehouse bay and left at first light to try to beat the winds. That didn't work-- the 50 mile offshore run to Shark River was pretty uncomfortable. There is a low pressure system hanging around and the winds will not stop blowing. Maybe 4' swells on average but very short period.
We ducked into Shark River around 5pm and and anchored for the night. We had some time to dingy explore and have some sundowners before the biting flies started in on us. We closed up the boat, turned on the gen and AC, cooked dinner and had a family game of Monopoly.
Shark river anchorage
We all thought Shark River was pretty but kind of creepy. We were the only boat there. The tide was really ripping out when we anchored but the Rocna held fine-- we never budged.
Left at first light to head for Marathon. Winds still 15 gusting to 20. In shallow water 13-15 feet so really choppy and rolly.
I see there is a tropical depression coming in through the Yucatan peninsula so maybe that's causing all this wind?
If this storm decides to come our way where do I go to ride it out ? I have a slip at the Key West Bight Marina starting on the 15th.
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