We left the marina at dawn on May 6th and crossed the Gulf Stream heading for North Palm Beach, Florida. The Gulf Stream current gave us a push north so we made the trip in under 11 hrs on calm seas. I couldn’t tell we were in the Gulf Stream unless I looked at the speed gauge. This major hurdle in our return home was totally and pleasantly uneventful except as we entered the Lake Worth channel a passing thunderstorm welcomed us back to the States. We took a slip at Old Port Marina where we met with Nordhavn Specialists and picked up marine supplies. There were several other Nordhavns at the marina having work done. It gave us an opportunity to meet other owners and compare notes and stories.
We stopped at Titusville to watch the shuttle Atlantis blast off. It was spectacular to watch.
Palm Beach, FL
On our way north on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) we stopped in Matanzas (near the condo Summerhouse where we spent many winters), Jacksonville, Ortega on the St John River and at Fernandina Beach the most northern city in Florida. We have chosen to travel in the ICW despite the shallow and narrow spots because of the beautiful scenery and the sightseeing. The ocean route is faster but there is nothing to see. In Fernandina Beach we met a veteran traveler who had a boat similar to ours and said that he was going north on the ICW and the scenery is not to be missed. So we are traveling with Duet at least to Charleston SC. Duet was also the previous name for Phantom when we bought her. During the past two days, we have completed the ICW through Georgia including Cumberland Island, Jekyll Island, Simons Island and Tybee Island, all popular vacationing destinations. We have just passed Savannah and are close to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
The ICW in Georgia and Sunrise in New Teakettle Creek
The ICW in Georgia and Sunrise in New Teakettle Creek
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