On to Florida!

Dec 11 - 13 

Fernandina Harbour Marina

After a careful check of the open water forecast, we decided to leave the winding, shallow ICW and head out into the Atlantic.  Once again leaving at dawn to coordinate arriving at our destination at high tide.  

The sky was already clearing as we passed the St. Simon's Island lighthouse on the way out.

It was a beautiful 40 mile cruise to the St. Mary's River inlet.  We're officially in Florida now!

We passed several shrimpers, with nets deployed, as we made our way into the St. Mary's River inlet.  The gulls are hanging out on the lines hoping for some leftovers!

Fernandina Beach, at the north end of Amelia Island is considered the birthplace of the shrimping industry.  This boat would hope to catch 250-500 lbs. of shrimp per day.

Our original plan was to stay out on the mooring balls for 3 days, but our generator was acting up.  So with overnite temps in the upper 30's, we moved in to a dock for nights 2 & 3.  

What a fun little town!  Great shopping, bakery and farmer's market.

Once again we hit one of those "special" weekends with both an Art Walk and a lighted Santa parade.  Even the pirates got into the act!