Wednesday, 4/29/2009

The view from our balcony at The Island Place.  Cadenza lies to the left, Dawn Trader, a Potter 15, to the right.  This is early in the week when it is quiet and peaceful here at CK.  Later, the excitement builds as all the old friends arrive and sail, and paddle boats are everywhere.  I ate breakfast this morning with ‘Tosh McIntosh of White Co. Ga. He and his wife Randy as well as Allen and Anne Hall are regulars from the North Georgia contingent. 

Yesterday we sailed out and around Atsena Otie.  As luck would have it, the wind was behind us at the far entrance to the tidal flow through the Island giving us a great sail through the twists and turns of this idyllic natural wonderland. 

Steve and Ginny approaching the Island Place in Cadenza

Thursday, 4/30/2009

Approaching North Key

On the beach in McCrary Cove, North Key

McCrary Cove beach.  A world away. Bob and Martha’s Potter 15 in the foreground.

Tosh and Randi Macintosh sail in on their lovely Strider

Pelican rookery on Sea horse Key

Where we have been so far. You can follow us on Spot share here

Friday, 5/1/2009

Beautiful small boat inspired by Ron Thweat, Built by Stacy Smith shown in picture.

Most exquisitely built Bolger Birdwatcher I have ever seen, by Rex and Cathy Payne of Tallassee, Florida.  More to come on the remarkable boat.