Arrived yesterday. Bunch of wind, with the usual big water in Charlotte harbor. 2 to 3 footers with a number of 4 footers (frequently back to back).  Took us 90 minutes to travel the 8 or so miles from Ponce Park to marker 5.  After making the corner, we decided to try to run on plane, and it worked (slow speed, 17 to 18 knts) just enough RPM to keep her on plane with the trim set mostly nose down.  It turned our last 6 nautical mile trip from 1 hr to 20 minutes--it was rough, but both my kidneys survived.  Gail rode in the back where it was much smoother--but she did see some salt spray.

Pretty warm during the day, but if the breeze continues (as it usually does), it isn't bad.  We took the dinghy about and caught a few fish (1 keeper trout).  Great sunset.  Only 8 boats in the harbor Friday night--we had 119 last weekend!

We ran the genny all night, had to add some fuel near midnight to keep it running for the A/C.  Much nicer than the warm, humid Florida June weather.

Coffee out at anchor always tastes a little better than at home.

Yes, it is an alligator.  No, they aren't suppose to be in salt water.  The ranger says that there are 3 "little" ones living in the end of the inlet for the ranger staff.  This one was between 3 and 4 feet.  We saw it again later in the weekend.

Stay tuned, more later.