The final stretch of sailing a Catalina 42 from Lake Michigan to the south end of Florida, provisioning, avoiding bad weather, and prepping for a night sail to the Bahamas. Anchoring out plenty, staying healthy and in good spirits can be a challenge when weather puts us behind schedule. Seeing subscribers and friends provides some sunshine. Lauderdale's Lake Sylvia is an oasis of sailor safety - but a crowd to be managed by the lakeshore residents and authorities. Stuart Florida is the last less-expensive marina stop heading south - a $150 slip costs $500 nightly in Lauderdale.
19 янв 2024
