As is the case any time you venture out on the waters around here you encounter either a Sea Tow or Towboat U.S. boat. Usually lurking around some of the notorious trouble spots created by shallow water and inattentive skippers. This journey was no exception. In fact at our second anchorage we watched as a sailboat ran aground and had to be pulled off by Towboat U.S. Towing insurance is a must in these shallow waters!
Pelican Bay at Cayo Costa State Park was our second night out and thanks to Kasey's Choice we anchored in a spot that had only 2 other boats, good protection, and plenty of swing room. The sailboat that ran aground was trying to get into this same spot. We liked it so well that we stayed here for 3 nights and spent time walking across the island to check out the beach. Dinghying around the island finding a crocadile along with a few manatee in a small cove. Good thing we did the walk first or Pam wouldn't have gotten out of the dinghy!
The anchorage provided for plenty of boat watching opportunities with over 40 boats in it at one point. We spotted this Wisconsin fan cruising around the anchorage.
On our way out we watched a small sailboat try to leave with his anchor still down. He'd power up only to hardly move and when he let off the power the anchor would grab and pull the boat around. Once that occured both people on the boat would look over the stern as if the motor was at fault. They tried this same procedure several times with the same results. At last sighting they were finally moving only because they got to deeper water where the anchor no longer could touch bottom.
Our last night was spent off Sanibel Island at the Ding Darling Nature Preserve. Nearby we spotted this abandoned sailboat. Most of the valuable gear had been stripped away already so no salvage opportunities this time! After exploring the preserve and an afternoon nap we had Easter dinner aboard Tourist. We are now back at Legacy preparing for the arrival of Pam's parents.
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