We had a FABULOUS weekend at the Moorings Yacht Club in Vero Beach for the FCYC Meeting -- joined with our great friends Willy & Caryn Bain! Caryn & I started the weekend right (Friday morning) with massage & facial, followed by a delightful lunch with our boys on the beach. Saturday was an eco-cruise with an extremely knowledgeable lady from the Environmental Learning Center in Vero. Saturday night was the "big doin'" at the Club and we had a delightful time!!
Endeavor into the Clouds! Unfortunately, there was a thin cloud cover, so she disappeared within a few seconds!
And, then, of course -- the smoke plume and the percussions (both sound and feel) arrive many seconds later!
About 5 miles north of the Cape is Haulover Canal, separating the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon. It is a gorgeous natural area and DEMANDS an idle speed through the canal.
As we entered the canal, we were greeted with
a bird "surfing" on a floating log.
Then, what a joy -- and justification for the idle speed -- three manatee playing in the canal right beside us!
It was a relatively long day -- 83 miles -- and we arrived at Halifax River/Daytona Beach about 3:45p. Rinsed the boat and settled in for the night. Off to St. Augustine tomorrow!
Sunday morning, Ivory Lady departed @ 7a headed for Eau Gaille Yacht Club and brunch with a couple we met on Saturday evening. While weather appeared threatening, we were actually perfectly timed to avoid all the bad weather and only had a few drops of rain along the way. What a Spread -- best we've EVER seen!! And, what a surprise, Jann connected with Jeff Shuman, EVP of Harris with whom she had worked closely during her tenure there. Sunday evening provided us a glorious sunset
Then a HUGE highlight -- we left Eau Gaille @ 6:45a and had a front row seat for the Shuttle Endeavor liftoff at Cape Canaveral. What a sight! We were about a mile from the launch pad!
Then a HUGE highlight -- we left Eau Gaille @ 6:45a and had a front row seat for the Shuttle Endeavor liftoff at Cape Canaveral. What a sight! We were about a mile from the launch pad!
LIFT OFF!
Endeavor In Flight!
Endeavor In Flight!
Endeavor into the Clouds! Unfortunately, there was a thin cloud cover, so she disappeared within a few seconds!
And, then, of course -- the smoke plume and the percussions (both sound and feel) arrive many seconds later!
About 5 miles north of the Cape is Haulover Canal, separating the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon. It is a gorgeous natural area and DEMANDS an idle speed through the canal.
As we entered the canal, we were greeted with
a bird "surfing" on a floating log.
Then, what a joy -- and justification for the idle speed -- three manatee playing in the canal right beside us!
It was a relatively long day -- 83 miles -- and we arrived at Halifax River/Daytona Beach about 3:45p. Rinsed the boat and settled in for the night. Off to St. Augustine tomorrow!
OMG - Shuttle -- too cool!
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