The Potter Expeditionary Force has checked in from the marina in Port St. Joe.
Dan recounted his trip upriver in terms of near perfect sailing conditions, particularly since he was going upstream.
When he left Apalachicola, he was under reefed main, but as he neared Lake Wimico, he used Jerry's lapper to good effect. Locals seemed surprised to see a boat under sail up there. I'm guessing it's because there aren't many suspects in the area.
Dan found an alligator free anchorage, he thinks. There were lots of fish jumping, and sometimes a big splash, but no 'gators. Just to be safe, he stayed aboard Old Geezer, serenaded by owls and awakened by woodpeckers. There were bald eagles, too, and lots of ospreys.
The hook came up this morning, and the Force sailed on, getting 5.5mph in Searcy Creek, according to the GPS. From there it was a straight shot down the Gulf County Canal to St. Joe Bay, and a left turn took him to the marina. By 1218CST he was in a well protected slip.
Laundry is on his list for today, and I gave him directions to the nearby IGA, where he can get more bananas. We'll check in on him soon. —Steve Haines
Dan recounted his trip upriver in terms of near perfect sailing conditions, particularly since he was going upstream.
When he left Apalachicola, he was under reefed main, but as he neared Lake Wimico, he used Jerry's lapper to good effect. Locals seemed surprised to see a boat under sail up there. I'm guessing it's because there aren't many suspects in the area.
Dan found an alligator free anchorage, he thinks. There were lots of fish jumping, and sometimes a big splash, but no 'gators. Just to be safe, he stayed aboard Old Geezer, serenaded by owls and awakened by woodpeckers. There were bald eagles, too, and lots of ospreys.
The hook came up this morning, and the Force sailed on, getting 5.5mph in Searcy Creek, according to the GPS. From there it was a straight shot down the Gulf County Canal to St. Joe Bay, and a left turn took him to the marina. By 1218CST he was in a well protected slip.
Laundry is on his list for today, and I gave him directions to the nearby IGA, where he can get more bananas. We'll check in on him soon. —Steve Haines
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written by Rob, Island Spirit, P-19, Carrabelle, April 29, 2009
I am glad that Dan is making good progress. Has he said anything about the No-See-Ums? They have been nasty this week in Carrabelle! Is Dan planning on going "outside" to Panama City. I had planned on staying inside until I got to Wetappo Creek. Should I be thinking otherwise? Only four days till launch!!
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written by Steve Haines, April 29, 2009
I'll get a No-See-Um report from Dan tommorrow. He hasn't mentioned them, but they ate me up last week in Carrabelle, and tried to as we were leaving Apalach.
Based on his experiences in south Florida and instructions from home, Dan is planning on staying inside the entire route.
Rob, drop us a note when it's launch day, and try and stay in touch along the way. We'll see if we can link up when you get closer.
Based on his experiences in south Florida and instructions from home, Dan is planning on staying inside the entire route.
Rob, drop us a note when it's launch day, and try and stay in touch along the way. We'll see if we can link up when you get closer.
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