Nov 20
Nice easy day today. Back on eastern time so it sorts of felt like we got to sleep in. Short cruise planned from Apalachicola to Carabelle – just 4 hours away. Nice sunrise again - becoming a regular thing.
Passing by the Apalachicola waterfront as we leave
It was a somewhat open water cruise – certainly not as protected as the last few days. We had a pretty good northerly breeze for the first few hours providing a light chop and an occasional spray of water onto the bow as we headed eastward. The last 2 hours we took a more northeasterly course, the wind died down, and it became very enjoyable. Carabelle is old school Florida. Small town centered around the waterfront, boats and seafood. Oysters are king but plenty of shrimp and fish too. Apalachicola is growing (but still pretty small) and getting more polished and touristy while Carabelle seems just locked in a slower easier time.
A patrol car, one policeman and this booth made up the towns police dept. back in the 60's
The GIWW ends here in Carabelle making this the jumping off point for our Gulf of Mexico crossing. Now it will be time to do a long overnight passage of 175 miles to Tarpon Springs. Considering we travel about 8mph that means a 22-hour nonstop passage. Boaters line up here waiting for the proper weather window with seas of just 1-2 feet and winds less than 10 knots. Ideal winds are from the NW pushing against the stern. Next best is SE on the bow which is the current direction. Looks like we have a decent forecast for a Thur/Fri crossing so that’s our current plan. We’ll check all our weather sources again in the morning and if it continues to look favorable, we’ll head out late morning. Wish us light winds and calm seas!!
Journey for Nov 20
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