Well, the day has come - on with the voyage. We had filters changed, zincs replaced, extra anchor chain added, the extra prop stowed, walked the dogs and checked out of the marina.
Ozel working on anchor chain
Really a tight fit to stow the prop in the engine room. Ask Ozel about getting out of there!
We left the marina and headed out of the Ortega River to the St. John's. Just after going through the railroad bridge, the engine died. Finally got it started and limped back to Lamb's.
It turned out to be a valve that was not properly positioned after the fuel filter change. so, we started out again. No problems this time.
We went North on the River which is down river to the Sisters Creek which is the ICW. It was difficult to see the entrance but we made it. Shortly after entering the ICW, we had a couple of visitors.
First Dolphin of this trip.
We have never navigated such "skinny" water. There was quite a bit of shoaling in this part of the ICW. Sometimes depths of 4 ft. It was an intense day
So....when we got to the Fernandino Harbor Marina, we hooked up the life lines, walked the dogs and headed to Brett's for a glass of wine. Ozel opted for Margaritas - he earned them. We had an excellent meal at Brett's - and - the dogs were with us on the deck.
This is Ariel
Looking over the Marina from the Restaurant..Freya is on the right hand side of the fairway.
On to Jekyll Island tomorrow.
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