Episode 20 - A Day on the Intracoastal Waterway

Episode 20 - A Day on the Intracoastal Waterway

January 19, 2018

  • Wake up
  • Feed the cats
  • Check the oil
  • Warm up the engine
  • Set up the tablet:
    • Shut off the anchor alarm
    • Plot the course for the day
  • Pull up the anchor
  • Raise the sail if the wind is in our favour
  • One of us takes the helm - alternate every 1.5 to 2 hours
  • Breakfast:
    • Coffee for Greg, tea for Diana
    • Cereal/Oatmeal
  • Request bridge openings
  • Watch out for dolphins and manatees!
  • Lunch
  • Request more bridge openings
  • Check carefully for shallow spots on the ICW
  • Find an anchorage with good weather protection and accessibility to shore
  • Explore
  • Eat dinner
  • Relax
  • Go to sleep
  • Repeat :D

Credits:

“Morning Coffee” by Christine Jakel

“Storm Clouds” by Christine Jakel

https://soundcloud.com/hristineakel



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