We headed out at 7 a.m. at quite a low tide (full moon) so we had to watch the skinny spots on the way out. Once we were out of the channel we set our course and sped up to about 2,200 rpm.. our speed varied anywhere from 12.4 m.p.h to 14.5 m.p.h. due to the effects of current in the Gulf. We did not appreciate that there is a circular current flow in the Gulf of Mexico.... the reason why Carrabelle had no oil on it's beaches from the BP oil spill, the current kept the oil from going into shore!
We were passed by a pontoon boat in the Tarpon Springs channel!
We had a good crossing with only a couple of hours where the swell of 2-3 feet on our port quarter was causing a little bit of a roll which made both Mundy and Edee a little uncomfortable. After quite a long day of 9 1/2 hrs averaging 12.5 mph we were safely at the dock in Turtle Cove Marina, Tarpon Springs. We did the registration paperwork and then headed out in the rain (light & warm) to one of the local Greek restaurants "Mykonos" for a wonderful meal.
The town looks worth exploring over the next few days.... New Year's Eve at Zorba's maybe!
Today's Miles 123
Total Miles 1,147
Now using the trip log total...
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