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January 26th- Manatee Pocket/ Port Salerno FL

Manatee Pocket turned out to be a good stop. We’ll keep it on the list. The town hasn’t installed much of the facilities that usually go along with a mooring field but they are working on it. There is a new dinghy dock and bathrooms. On the other hand the water on the dock hasn’t been hooked up yet and there are no showers. Pirates Cove Marina was going to provide services but they backed out at the last minute.

I once had a Philly Steak and Cheese sandwich in Philadelphia. It wasn’t that great. The Philly Steak and Cheese was much better at The Whistle Stop. There is a decent grocery store near by and we were able to get mail delivered to the local Post Office. There are a few boat yards with travel lifts (for hauling boats out of the water) and repair facilities.

Ollie is happy with his surroundings.

We’ve been taking walks a few times a day and Oliver is getting extra exercise. We’ve made some friends while here and Ollie’s got a girl friend. The captain of Frabjous Day has had us over for sundowners and has helped us with transportation. The weather has been the usual mixed bag but there haven’t been any other squalls. It’s been a good place to be.

Not a great picture of a Manatee. Haven’t seen any on this trip due to cold water but this is Manatee Pocket.

It’s looking like we have a short weather window to get over to the Bahamas. We’re going to be tagging along with S/V Andante for the trip over. The plan is to head out the St Lucie Inlet tomorrow and make a 20 hour run over to Great Sale Cay. We’ll rest up at Great Sale then sail down to Green Turtle Cay to check in with Customs. That’s the rough plan. We’re looking forward to being in the Bahamas again.

Evergreen moored in Manatee Pocket.

Sunset