We arrive in Stuart early Saturday afternoon (January 2). We had moved the boat from the dock to a mooring before we left for New Jersey and we were pleased that Sea Sharp was safe and sound when we returned. It is a large mooring field (around 60 moorings) and we're at the outer limit so a fair ways out. We had left our dinghy on the deck of the boat so we asked the marina to take us and our considerable amount of gear out in their skiff to which they gladly obliged.

As an aside, I have to emphasize what a class marina this is. Not only are the facilities first class but the marina personnel are very considerate and professional. For example, twice a day, they take their skiff and inspect the mooring lines on each moored boat to check for chafe and security. It has been (and continues to be) very pleasant to stay here; the hospitality and professionalism of the staff contribute to this.

We load our stuff on board and settle back in. We see various of our cruising colleagues who were here when we left. Few have departed and it's great reuniting with them.