Arriving on Halloween to the Ft. Pierce, Riverside Marina, we started our long list of projects right away. Work went well, but the warm temperatures (upper 80's) and humidity made working conditions quite uncomfortable. After two weeks we were ready to be launched. Monday, November 16 winds were down a bit and we headed to Stuart, FL for the Sunset Bay Marina where we will pick up a mooring, as we plan to go home for Christmas this year, something new for us!
It has been nice to see our cruising friends on Chris-Pam-Mel, Lois and Howard. It is good to catch up on summer activities and makes work go easier having friends nearby. Sadly, some friends who we began cruising with many years ago are selling their boat. We will surely miss them! Other cruising friends won't be coming down this year. So many changes, and not all good ones.
No surprises with the boat this year. We replaced our stay sail, the final sail to need replacing.
We will be hanging out in Stuart where we enjoy activities here and in town.
It will be grand to see our family and friends for the Holidays!