After 8 days on the boat, here we are safely docked in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Total of 1200 nautical miles or so from cold weather to nice and warm. The passage overall was very good. Agave maintained a good speed motorsailing for about 70 hours or so, and all the rest sailing. We had a bit of everything: cold, warm, strong winds, no winds, choppy seas, glass seas... Nothing broke on the boat (yeah !!). Sleep for adults was of poor quality and at times non-existent. How do kids sleep through anything? We were happy when we could get some "shut eye" for 20-30 minutes in a row! Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is called the "Venice of America" because of its extensive and intricate canals - zoom in on the map on the right to check it out! Luckily, we found within walking distance everything we needed and wished for: the beach, a groceries store, a hardware store, and a laundromat. Here is the passage in a few pictures
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| In Norfolk, last minute engine check... changed the fuel filters. |
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| I always thought Agave was a big boat, but maybe not... |
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| Thanks Jesmin for the game! Kehan beat me to it many times... |
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| Simple meals on board, but everything taste so good when you're in the elements. |
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| A bit rolly and bouncy, but Sayan still found a nice and comfy spot... |
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| Our turn to be on watch. |
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| Only Sayan and Kehan slept full nights. |
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| Caught several fish: skip jack, black fin tuna... |
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| Tuna cerviche for lunch; bbq tuna for dinner! |
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| Almost everyday pods of dolphins came and ... |
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swam playfully in the bow waves of Agave...
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| for some reasons dolphins love it! |
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| And the more you squeal in delight, the more tricks they do! |
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| Mini Esteban is on a roll today! |
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| Weather is warming up as we approach Florida |
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Sunrises are just spectacular... it really feels like the promises of a new day...endless possibilities...
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