Day #143: Up at 6:15 A.M it was partly cloudy, warm and breezy. We prepared for departure. Engines were on at 7:30 A.M. At 7:50 A.M. "Bay Tripper" and "Parrot Bay" were both underway from Marina Jack. At 9:15 A.M. we hailed the Blackburn Swing Bridge and were clear at 9:20 A.M. At 9:55 A.M. we hailed the Albee Lift Bridge (only 14 feet clearance) and were clear of the bridge at 10:00 A.M. We were in Venice at 10:20 A.M. We passed under the Manasota Bridge/Lemon Bay at 11:05 A.M. We were at the fuel dock at Aquamarina Palm Harbour for fuel and pump out at 12:30. We were helped by Sandy and Mitch. I had a small accident (Yup again!) I tripped over an open hatch cover falling backwards on my butt and hit my head. We were secure at slip C-5 at 1:25 P.M. after traveling 37.1 miles today. We had Thanksgiving leftovers on "Bay Tripper" at 2:00 P.M. Bruce/Bev and Mike/I went to check in at the marina office where we were helped by Terry the harbormaster and Sandy. We checked out the laundry, showers and bathrooms. After checking out the facilities we stopped at the pool where we sat down where the weather was beautiful. Mike put on his swimsuit soaking in the hot tube. Bruce, Bev and Patty relaxed poolside. At 6:00 P.M. Mike repositioned our anchor he pinched his finger (OUCH!). We are now taking a break blogging and making phone calls. We are so excited to be here at Aquamarine as we will be here for 4 months and 8 days.
Total Miles Traveled for the Trip: 2488
Total Travel Days: 44
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Full moon over Sarasota, FL. 
"The Kiss" this is at Marina Jack Marina (thanks Bev). 
Albee Lift Bridge (thanks Bev!) |
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Venice water tower.   |
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| Stump Pass Marina |
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Stump Pass this is one of Mike and Patty's favorite places on earth.
Trip from Sarasota, FL to Cape Haze, FL
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| Aquamarine Palm Harbor from the fuel dock. |
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| Bev and Bruce relaxing poolside. |
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| Sunset over Palm Island. |
