Day 22: Three Weeks

Manatee Pocket (anchor)

February 5, 2022

I recently read a sailing blog whose author said something along the lines of, “The most dangerous tool on a sailboat is a calendar.” That feels true – weather, maintenance, and waves all contribute to decisions about moving.  Today the forecast was for a small craft advisory so we stayed in Manatee Pocket.  We took some time to unfurl the main and headsail while there was no wind to (give me) practice. 

There’s a raucous flock of blackbirds who appear here every morning.  They announce their presence loudly as they flit around a boat next to us.  For whatever reason, that boat attracts them and others don’t. I’m fine with them not leaving their calling cards on Lailia.

After a beautiful sunrise the sky just got grayer and grayer. It sucks the energy right out of me. I’ve been alternating reading and napping nearly all day as John has been reading and researching departure points.   

We have boat friends a few miles away in an area with a gorgeous beach.  Tomorrow we may join them and soak up some south Florida scenery.

Yes we may be soaking up some south Florida scenery but it could very well be raining while doing so. We’re hoping it won’t,

Tonight we had pizza for dinner and it was very good, A recipe Chris found on Smitten Kitchen. It is rather comforting to know we will be able to enjoy something we both love wherever we go.