Ft Lauderdale to Miami

The three packets made it to Miami today and are anchored just south of the Venetian Causeway. That’s us on the right. We made the run inside and lucked out with the timing of eight bridges in just under four hours. We had time for Noah to finish school before we left. Passing through the Port of Ft Lauderdale we cruised past the shadow of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship much like the one we sailed on for Mom and Dad’s anniversary last spring. It was quite a site from the perspective of our little boat.  From there we passed massive condos and little waterfront cafes. At one point we were bounced around by a powerboat wake and, for once, there was justice. A Dade County sheriff’s boat zoomed up and pulled them over! We waved as we (slowly and carefully) passed them.

We’re anchored with a great view of the Miami skyline and the cruise ships coming and going in government cut. The plan is to wait in the area for a good weather window to cross. The soonest one looks like Tuesday. There are supposed to be fireworks viewable from here on New Year’s eve so we will likely stay put until then. The Miami police paid us all visits yesterday and made sure we were following all the regulations. They asked us all to display anchor lights and wanted the boat closest to the channel to display an anchor ball -- not something that any of us are carrying. It may be time to color Noah’s beach ball with a black magic marker. We celebrated Captain Jesse’s birthday on Contented Turtle along with the crew of Cat’s Cradle. Fresh brownies, temps in the 80’s and good company. We can’t ask for anything else. 

Miami Skyline at Sunset