Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Fort Pierce & Eau Gallie ( Melbourne)

This is the view of Safe Harbor Old Port Cove as we are leaving the marina. It is really a very pretty spot within a large gated community of a mix of condos, villas and apartments. 
Quite the contrast from the Bahamas coastline. High rises everywhere!
Our cruise from Old Port Cove to Fort Pierce was uneventful except for the five whistle blow we received from the barge that was heading south . We clearly should have stood on and waited until it had passed the corner instead we passed him starboard to starboard which was not smart - apologies to the Captain of the tug. A lot of traffic today going both ways. A lovely sailboat cruising nicely and enjoying the afternoon breeze. 

Wednesday 6th March NH arrives in Eau Gallie Yacht Basin Melbourne . This was where we had the engine of Ireland’s Eye rebuilt in 2016. The marina has since been taken over by a new owner and much of its character has remained. We had a lovely pot lunch dinner on the dock and met some interesting characters. Our cruise today was very pleasant although slow in spots due to manatee slow zone areas. The Osprey have also built their nests since our last trip in January and many resting in their nest. Nana was highly entertained with a family of dolphin that frolicked on the starboard side wake for several minutes. At one time there must have been five of them.






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