We made the 35 mi trip from Islamorada to Marathon taking the Florida Bay route rather than the Hawk Channel route in the Atlantic. The winds were 15-20 kts from the east which would have made for a very uncomfortable trip 'outside'. The Keys island chain provided a great wind barrier for the Bay route.
We hit the Seven Mile Bridge channel right at slack current (as planned) to minimize the current/opposing wind waves. It was a smooth ride through the bridge but as soon as we were on the Atlantic side the wind driven waves hit us smack in the face. Instead of turning directly towards Marathon, we had to continue east for 2 mi in order to 'tack' back and keep the 4-5 ft waves off our beam.
But we finally got to Marathon and tied up at the Cay Clubs at Marathon (new fancy name for the Marathon Marina) at 3:45pm. We are three slips down from the one we had last year; this gives us an even better view of the ocean to the west (yes, the ocean is southwest of us!). The sun sets directly off our stern.
We hit the Seven Mile Bridge channel right at slack current (as planned) to minimize the current/opposing wind waves. It was a smooth ride through the bridge but as soon as we were on the Atlantic side the wind driven waves hit us smack in the face. Instead of turning directly towards Marathon, we had to continue east for 2 mi in order to 'tack' back and keep the 4-5 ft waves off our beam.
But we finally got to Marathon and tied up at the Cay Clubs at Marathon (new fancy name for the Marathon Marina) at 3:45pm. We are three slips down from the one we had last year; this gives us an even better view of the ocean to the west (yes, the ocean is southwest of us!). The sun sets directly off our stern.
Photo: Pam enjoying the view from the back of our boat.
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Hello and Happy Holidays to Pam and John!!
I was just admiring your picture - looks like you are either having coffee or a cocktail looking out at the ocean!! Awesome...I do envy you guys. We are going to fly to the Bahamas in February - are you still thinking about heading over to the Exumas or did I imagine that? Let us know!!
Here in NJ, we are rushing about, putting up the xmas tree, going to holiday parties, John is working on the BCYC website, I am working on BCYC Calendar updates, shopping online for last minute presents, menu planning for xmas eve dinner with family and getting all of the West Coast presents in mail yesterday to get them there in time for xmas...is there a theme here!!
We are joining the Evans at the MRYC for New Year's eve party. I think Kelly's are going too.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!
Maddie and John
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