ICW Adventure East and South

Day 9-Monday January 8,2007--Mile 474--
N30° 01.110 W089° 53.522

We are anchored 15 miles east of New Orleans, LA on the ICW. Headed toward Dophin Island tomorrow.

If anyone has advice on weather or waves let us know and I will pass it on to Bill & Ed.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Day 10-Tuesday, January 9, 2007--Mile ???


Arrived at Dauphin Island about 4:00 P. M. Checked in at Gulf Breeze Motel for the night. Can't wait to take showers. Our plans are to head over to the ICW tomorrow and have lunch at Lulu"s.


The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Just talked to Bill on the phone (he was still at Lulu's). Offered them a dock, real bed, showers etc--but he said they prefered to anchor out. Depending on where they end up--we may run down and see them.
 
Day 11 Wednesday January 10,2007--Mile 633
N30° 18.488 W087° 34.923

We are anchored in Wolf Bay off the ICW near Gulf Shores, AL.

Plans for tomorrow are to head to Fort Walton Beach weather permitting.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Day 12-Thursday, January 11, 2007--Mile 699
N30 23.973 W86 35.237

Anchored at Fort Walton Beach tonight. Had a great day.


The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Day 13 Friday January 12,2007--Mile 776.5
N30° 06.390 W085° 36.300

We are anchored south of Highway 98 just outside of Panama City.

Plans for tomorrow are to head to Apalachicola weather permitting.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
I suspect they warmed up today. We had 78 degrees at our home in Pensacola--and only 55 predicted tonight--perfect boating weather! Wind 15 knots out of SE--makes for good ICW traveling!
 
Day 14-Saturday, January 13, 2007--Mile
N W

Had a little trouble in cut off heading to Apalachicola. Hit something in the water and bent propeller. Had to find shallow water, put on bathing suit and change it out.

Anchored in Weflings slip at City Marina in Apalachicola. Guess we will be here a few days until Weflings can get us out of the water Monday and check out the boat make sure shaft not bent.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
I've been gone a few days and was looking forward to seeing how you guys were doing when I got on this morning. Sorry to see no new post after making fast at the slip in Apalachicola. Are you guys taking a few days off for karaoke and oysters :beer ? I hope no bad damage was done to your boat !
 
Hey Bill and Ed: Well, Marc should be back from the Atlanta Boat show... We had a great number of folks looking at the C-Dory boats, and, as we expspected, many of them the 1st time they saw a C-Dory..

Hope you got checked out today and back underway soon. Keep smiling, keep traveling.

Several of use southern owners are headed up to the NW next week for the Seattle Boat Show to see many of our other owners again...and of course the wonderful factory visit. This visit should for sure be interesting this year with all that has taken place, and the year of C-Dory life in front of us.

Bill.... you and Ed are doing what C-Dory boats should be built to do....travel....and travel safely. Keep it up my man....and keep us posted. Please let me know when/where you two descide to pull out. If any way possible, Brigner and myself will help your lovely bride get your tow vehicle and trailer down to you.

Byrdman... pausing in Clarksville, doing laundry before heading to Seattle.
 
Day 18 Wednesday January 17,2007--Mile 862
N29° 47.029 W084° 39.012

We are anchored at Dog Island east of Apalachicola.

Finally, got away from Apalachicola about 3:00 PM this afternoon. The only thing bent was the propeller. Got a new one put on and runs great. Have been watching the weather closely. Hope we can get a few miles under us tomorrow.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Day 19-Thursday, January 18, 2007--Mile 953
N29 40.127 W83 23.317

The night was a little rough waves rocked the boat all night.

Anchored at Sea Haven Marina at Steinhatchee, FL. Got a room for the night. Ed got a little seasick crossing over today. There were times we couldn't see land. Destination tomorrow is Crystal River if weather permits.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Day 20 Friday January 19,2007--Mile 1085
N28° 10.621 W082° 47.357

We are anchored on the Anclote River in Tarpor Springs, FL. with three sailboats and two larger boats. A public park and docks are near but no one using them.

Ed was feeling better today no sickness. We should have smooth sailing from here on. We will be on the ICW and protected waters.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
Ohhh -- Tarpon Springs -- Greek food, a must. The stifado ... ummmm You guys are having a great trip -- thanks for keeping us all posted so we can do the virtual cruise with you ...
 
Day 21-Saturday, January 20, 2007--Mile 1155
N27 26.346 W82 40.627

Anchored at Longboat Key south of Tampa Bay. Several other boats anchored in the same waters. This must be a good spot for so many others to anchor here, also.

We found a few marinas but were ratty looking. Ed is doing much better after the seasickness.

The Adventures of Bill and Ed aboard The C-Dory "Falcon".

Bill and Brenda Russell
 
When you guys get to Okeechobee, be sure and stop at Lightsey's by the Kissimmee River Canal on the north rim (you can stay there, it's a park). Excellent meals and reasonable prices.
 
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