Doctor Dave and his son BT the pirate came on a offshore sailing course to build their sea legs. We left on May 03, 2008 from Tavernier, Florida Keys on the sailing vessel Psi Star, a 44' CSY. These are the pictures of our trip.
Final Destination: Annapolis, Maryland
We awoke this morning to the sounds of woodpeckers, whippoorwill and cicada mixed with the grog of frogs and other animals we couldn’t identify. The stillness of it all contrasted very much with our last four days waltzing offshore with the Gulf Stream. The morning dew danced just above the creek’s brownish water creating a mist that gave our anchorage a mystical feel. The sweet green smell of our surroundings filled our lungs with a freshness that only nature can offer. We sat in silence grateful of our safe passage and thankful of our entourage; the nature, our friends, our family, our life. As we left our anchorage and started making way down the Thoroughbred River, we saw a reminder of the wildness of the swamps of South Carolina: an alligator. When he noticed our presence he went down under as we proceeded further down the narrow river into the sunrise and the morning mist. What a special way to start your day. The crew of s/v Psi Star.
For more information on our Key Largo sailing school and sailing classes please visit our website at www.sunshinesailing.com
Doctor Dave the pirate
Doctor Dave, BT the pirate, Jeff and Jenn
Passing Miami off our port beam
Sunset out at sea with aircraft carrier in background
BT the pirate at the helm offshore. We celebrated his birthday out at sea. He took part of our 3 hour shift watch schedule
Studying for their exam and navigating
BT the pirate on watch offshore
Doctor Dave turning into a pirate
Captain Jeff smiling at life
Coming into South Carolina inlet after 4 days offshore
Bald Eagle greetings us at the inlet
ICW-tree that was hit by lightning
ICW-Sunset at our first anchorage
Cruisers at anchorage
Capt. Jeff giving a Power Point class presentation
Morning mist on ICW underway
Doctor Dave at the helm in ICW
Another beautiful morning in the ICW in SC
Osprey resting on branch in ICW
Another Osprey in the morning mist
Grey heron flying to his nest
Psi Star underway in ICW
A quaint little marina and ship store on ICW
Doctor Dave...what is that your are drinking?;)
BT the pirate having some tea time
Swing bring on ICW
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