Anchored off Tavernier Key, FL
Today we decided to go sail. We started off in the late morning and sailed until about 3:30-4:00. There was not much wind. Varied from 5 to 9 kts. The up side is we could go in what ever direction we had the best wind position, well within reason. This area is on the west side of the keys and most people would think it is the Gulf of Mexico but, it is called the Florida Bay. It is dotted with mangrove islands and shallow spots so you can't just go anywhere the wind blows or you will go aground or run into a mangrove tree. We had some broad reach sailing which is the most fun, some close haul and stern which is not as good and something we never did before in this boat, wing and wing. Our club footed boom on our jib makes sailing wing and wing tricky but we did it for a while with a stern wind. It was a nice relaxing afternoon. Sitting at anchor can get boring.
I route planned all night in my sleep, or not sleep, going across the Gulf Stream and Lee had had enough of that too so it was a day off so to speak. We know Sun. is going to be nasty and no chance before Tues of getting out of here. Although Here is a pretty place to be, all things considered.
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