We had a great time in Sarasota, and headed out for Venice around 8:30 this morning. We were able to get under the 1st bridge, but had to have the next 3 raised. The 1st one only opened on the 1/2 hour, so we had about a 20 minute wait. Not bad, but seemed longer in the narrow GCIW and the wind.
Some of the day was a slow go, due to the Manatee zones and narrow channel.
We arrived at the Venice Yacht Club. We were only able to get in due to our membership with Four Seasons Yacht Club. (Thanks Ernest for the letter of "good standing". When we arrived, we walked into the club to pay for our slip for the night. We had not cleaned up, so we were in jeans, tee shirt and hats. Later we found out that hats are not permitted at any time in the Yacht Club. Don't think jeans are either. Soooo, we fit right in. Felt like we were at Bushwood - think I even saw Judge Smails. Anyway, we did pay for our slip and then we decided to walk around. Not a great day, but we did walk on the beach and had a drink at the Crow's Nest.
Back at the boat, Marcia did some laundry and I worked on waxing on the back of the boat. I am about 1/2 way done with the back. We looked at the weather for the next couple of days and decided to change our plans. We were going to stop at Boca Grande tomorrow, but the wind and weather does not look all the great. Also, Friday is supposed to be thunderstorms. We decided to cancel Boca and go all the way to Mark's house. We will tie off to his boat and spend a few nights there. Wind is really blowing here today and we are on an end dock. Wind and waves are bouncing the boat around pretty good. 20 mph wind with 30 mph gusts. Might be a bumpy night.
We got presentable and walked up to the Yacht Club for dinner. Dinner was very good.
Cocktails
Here is to hoping that the wind calms down, but it is not predicted to.
Welcome to Florida looking forward to seeing you guys when you get around to Palm Coast.
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