Crossing the Gulf Stream back to Florida

Last night and yesterday we sailed about 110 miles from sale cay to fort pierce Florida.

We left sale cay at 9:30 am and arrived in fort pierce at 9:30 am. We had timed the entry into this entry cut to work with currents and wind.

It was a very light sail and we sailed and motored off and on for the first 12 hours and then ran the motor for the last 12 hours as the wind stopped.

It was a full moon so a good crossing with very calm conditions just lots of motoring.

We spent the day arranging boat yard storage which we found north 67 miles at Cape Canaveral.

Sun setting as we head due west across the Bahamas bank
Full moon lighting the crossing and dodging cruise ships and freighters all night in Gulf Stream
Ais reports showing cruise heading toward us – green arrow is us – yellow is ship
Cargo ship right behind us
Morning sunrise motoring at 6:30 am
Very calm waters reaching inlet
Track of crossing from chart navigation
Fort pierce anchorage
Watching sunset from sugar scoop back end of boat

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I’m California native with a sharing and exploring spirit.

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