The trip in a few minutes

This video provides a quick look at what the trip was like. Picture perfect weather, interesting wildlife and a look at a disappearing Florida.

Stuart, Florida

After a beautiful trip across the state, The Beagle moored at Stuart,  Florida

Cuban GPS

For four hundred years Cubans have honored Caridad as their patron. For the last roughly sixty years they have launched themselves to freedom on the seas with little but Her to guide them..sometimes to the US other times to their Heavenly Reward. May Caridad watch over us and our friends on this trip as we celebrate her Sons resurrection. Happy Easter!

Sanibel Lighthouse

This is where the journey starts and ends. Sanibel lighthouse

Loaded and ready

The Beagle is loaded and ready for the 172 nautical mile each way trip. Stuart here we come. Meeting the Harts in downtown Fort Myers Waterfront tomorrow.

Easter Greetings

Nothing says Easter like and Easter Egg hunt and a visit from the Old Bunny himself.

Twins.... Like peas in a pod...

Some folks will prepare by making a list and checking it twice. Others prepare by resting.

Making a list, checking it twice...

As the date draws nearer, preparations continue. Today cruising on the Beagle allowed for a good shake down of the vessel and practice with basic nautical task. Definitely ship shape!

An ounce of prevention is worth...

The supplies are packed. Provisions are available for any emergency

Remembering an old friend

My Beagle Brandy for whom the boat was named. Pardon her indiscretions. Blackened Voodoo Lager is more than any dog, human or other kind can resist. Although she is no longer with us her memory is present on every trip.

No, these are not imaginary friends

Suspicions ran high that the inspiration from The Ragged Ass Saloon was in the form of non medicinal alcohol and maybe our friends did not really exist. Proof is hereby given. To the right is a photo of the Hart Family, bravely looking forward to this journey now less than a week away.