Our raw water pump had developed a leak so Brian had previously ordered in a spare (we have spare parts but a spare pump was a good idea). Since the pump came in Brian installed it. On the way to pick up the package, we went to a place called The Donut Experiment. Brian had a donut with maple and bacon, and I had a Pad Thai donut with peanut butter frosting, chopped peanuts, and sriracha sauce.
The local falcons love perching on mast tops to look for fish. We've chased it off several times.
We went out and had our propane cylinders recertified. Apparently not an issue in the islands but needed in Canada and the USA. While at the propane shop, I made a new friend with a puppy.
We had another frustrating day with our water maker and after several calls, the manufacturer determined it is a bad pump. So we needed to wait a few more days in Saint-Augustine for a new pump. Not a bad place to be, we toured the shops at night, had half-price wings and $1.50 beers. The town is preparing for the lighting of the lights so we may hang around for that as well.
Nov 20-23 - Saint-Augustine FL
More fun in Saint-Augustine...
Nov 24-25 - Fort Pierce FL
After 166 nautical miles offshore from Saint-Augustine, FL we arrived in Fort Pierce, FL. We were greeted by dolphins in the anchorage and glorious sunrise and sunset. While in Saint-Augustine, we met David from S/V Eleanor and became a buddy boat. We decided to go continue offshore with him.
Nov 26 - Fort Pierce FL
Fort Pierce is a great place. We laughed at the "peacock crossing' signs and even more when we saw peacocks. We have deer/moose and they have peacocks.
We toured the town and found a microbrewery, and a fantastic pizza shop called Lorenzo's.
The best part of Fort Pierce is the manatees.
Nov 27 - Fort Pierce FL
Today was a good prep day for the Bahamas. We bought 4 more 5 gal diesel jerry can, filled them and the boat tank. Very happy that we used only 10 gallons with our passage and making water. We did our provisioning run and now need to find storage space. By the way, we still need to pick up veggies and meat. We took the labels off the cans and wrote the contents on top. In warmer countries, bugs seem to like the glue from the labels. We also removed as much cardboard and recyclables as we could. Our final preparations will be in Lake Worth as we wait for a weather window for the Bahamas.
Nov 28 - Lake Worth FL
We left Fort Pierce, FL and headed offshore for Lake Worth, FL with David (S/V Eleanor). It took us 48 nautical miles and had a great sail.
Nov 29 - Dec 2 - Lake Worth FL
We have been slowly prepping and have been relaxing on Timmies-run while waiting for the correct weather window opportunity for the Bahamas. As of now, it looks like it might be on the 4th.
Stay tuned and the next blog update will be from the Bahamas!
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