We're winding our way along the ICW (Intra Coastal Waterway) on our trip south, headed to Florida. Slowly we're getting all the systems up and running, learning how to run the boat, and trying hard to stay out of the mud on the narrow waterways. The heater doesn't work and it's cold, windy, and wet.

Tonight we're near the Altamaha River in southern Georgia, anchored in between marshes. The wind has been blowing strong, last night we had gusts to 26 knots. The anchor holds well, but the nights are sleepless as the narrow channels don't allow much scope on the chain lest you swing into the bank. A bit nerve wracking for our first few nights out! The wind does power up the wind generator nicely, keeping the batteries well charged. It would probably look and feel the same in Holland.

Tomorrow we need to leave early to navigate the Mud River, which at high tide only gives us about 1 foot under our keel. I hope we make it:)