After a blustery night, the wind and current had us pinned firmly to the dock. Getting underway about 0745 hrs required some help from the marina staff to push the bow out as I used engine, transmission and rudder action to clear the dock. That same current now became an asset as we proceeded south.
Once we cleared Kingsley Creek we rolled out the jib. The combined engine, tidal current, and northerly winds gave us great speeds. We saw speeds of 10.4 mph as we passed the B.B. McCormick bridge. Our timing with the tidal currents the remainder of the day was nothing short of phenomenal. We never had opposing current until we turned the corner to enter the St Augustine channel where we rolled in the jib.
We took a mooring ball at the St Augustine Municipal Marina. We must have doing something right this day. With 17+ wind and chop, Donna took the helm and guided us slowly toward the buoy. I was able to grab the mooring pendant and attach our lines on the first attempt. Boy, what a feeling of relief washes over you when you are securely tied to the ball. The wind and wave action just seem to fade into the background and become inconsequential. Whew! Secure at 1645 hrs. What a day!
Tomorrow we will visit the city.
Wednesday Morning. What a difference!
Location: St Augustine
Distance Traveled: 62.2 miles
Avg Speed: 7.6 mph
Max Speed: 10.6 mph
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