February 17th- St Lucie River/ Stuart FL

Monday. Monday might possibly be the day. Maybe.

Lynne is bringing Ollie to a local veterinarian to obtain his Bahamas health certificate on Saturday. Afterwards, the plan is to head towards West Palm Beach/ Lake Worth. The weather next week looks fairly benign so we hope to cross over to Grand Bahama Island on Monday. There are a few variables to contend with so the plan is fluid.

Evergreen has been drifting around in circles (mostly clockwise) for almost 2 months. Our anchor chain had developed a significant twist to it. This would complicate retrieving our anchor. I spent a few hours untangling anchor chain yesterday. Lynne bought a few last minute supplies.

Water. Check.

Diesel. Check.

One concern is that Evergreen’s bottom might have some fouling. Another problem is barnacles growing on the propeller. The waters of the St Lucie are completely opaque so I can’t actually see the propeller. We were unable to find a diver that would service the anchorage. We hope to stop in Hobe Sound where the water has more clarity. I should be able to scrape some of the barnacles from the propeller if needed.

Some scenes from Stuart.

No pink birds up North.

Do we live here now?

Good bye Chapman Way (our street address at Pendarvis Cove Park).