Although not very clear this is the view from the air flying into Miami. A bunch of high rise buildings all along the coastline. Now while Nana was away Nandad was very busy. He had the outboard engine serviced, the blower reinstalled for the engine, the AIS - Automatic Identification System - installed, and the stern thruster evaluated - which might be a project for another time. Following NH’s cruising now will be very easy, you can download Marine Traffic app.or NEBO app. New Horizon’s MMSI - Maritime Mobile Service Identity - number is 338233811. Nandad was very excited when our granddaughter Emma sent him a message to say she had found him!
Our cruise all along Hawk Channel was very pleasant and great to see the Keys from the water perspective. Nana really enjoyed watching the American flag flutter in the wind. It was the perfect day for the approximately 50 mile trip. The Lower Keys from Saddlebunch Key to Key West and Dry Tortugas are a stretch of about 30 islands. The ICW runs along this stretch with Key West at SM 1240. This section of the ICW is along the open Atlantic coastline and Marathon is considered Middle Keys at SM 1195. NH arrived into Marathon Marina after the perfect crossing and is all tied up on Slip 7. We will remain here until Thursday Mar 11th as the weather forecast is for high winds for the next few days. Marathon Marina is at the entrance of Boot Key Harbor and it facilitates boats, RV’s, and vacation rentals. There is a pool, restaurant, a great view of the seven-mile bridge and incredible sunsets. We are also just a bike ride away from lots of amenities.
Apologies for the picture but I have not figured out yet how to flip it! It should give you a good idea of the the reef all along the Keys so if you are a diver or like to snorkel, this is heaven. Nana is going to try to tackle her fear of being under the water so she can go snorkeling- will keep you posted.
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