Now it is very difficult to explain how Nana and Nandad could be on IE just four miles from Sinead and Dana but not be able to reach them, so I have this picture of the islands that might explain. Sanibel and South Captiva are connected to the mainland by bridges however in 1921 a hurricane created the pass called Redfish Pass and so divided North Captiva from its sister island and hence it is only accessed by boat. The arrow above points to this Pass. The currents are very strong here and even if you do Beach your dingy that end of North Captiva is only a hiking trail!!! Are you understanding yet?
Safety Harbor is the little hook at the tip of North Captiva. This is where The small ferries drop people off from Pineland and also where Barnacles is. So you can bring in small craft and enjoy lunch etc but unfortunately IE is too big! IE anchored very successfully for four nights close to Captiva Pass which is where Cayo Costa is however due to strong winds and high seas we were unable to stay or do the four mile dingy ride from Wednesday to Friday. So that is your navigation and weather lesson for now.
While at the Marina at South Seas the Manatees were very much enjoying a shower from a hose on somebody’s boat. There must be at least ten swimming around but the are smart enough that when they hear the sound for your engine the move out of the way. Now the captain has to move the boat slowly as manatees movements are like the Sloth! No problem to captain A.
The other picture is on our way up to the City of Fort Meyers passing Capt P’s cruiser with a dolphin on our port side. IE will stay here until April 15th when Nana and Nandad return for their final cruise of 2018. We plan to spend four days again at South Seas this time sharing the experience with The Doneski’s. Can’t wait.
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