Wednesday, March 30, 2016

3/17-3/29 Stuart and Vero Beach

March 17-22
We returned to Stuart, which is home to many sailfish tournaments.


We really like Sunset Bay Marina and we picked up a mooring ball. Always the cheaper option! And you still get to use the amenities.
This is a lovely facility with shady porches, gas grills, a fancy lounge with a big screen TV, and a new fire pit. Sam, the manager, takes the boaters around town several times a week to run errands and grocery shop.
They invited all the guests for a traditional St Patricks Day dinner.

Sunset Bay Marina Office and Clubhouse

The new gas fire pit.  A favorite spot for chilly evenings.
Sam, the manager and bus driver
We rode our bikes 4 miles to the Total Wine store for provisions north. Bob was thrilled to find a nice selection of craft beers in cans.

We met up with 2 couples we knew from Boot Key Harbor, Terry and Barbara from NC on Wind Whisperer. They joined us for a Kadey Krogen Open House and Fish Fry. We even brought our checkbook along. Unfortunately the 44 foot one we liked was $850,000, so we didn't have sufficient funds!

Also met up again with Irene and Jay from Vermont on Escapaid.


Went to the free Sunday afternoon concert on the riverfront again- Lily Lavon.  Excellent again!


March 23-29 On to Vero Beach

It was a day's travel north to Vero Beach. The marina there also has a mooring field. And a free city wide bus system with a stop at the marina.



It was a hot and humid week, so we walked or took our dinghy to the beach several times for a refreshing swim in the ocean.

selfie on the beach

And we had Happy Hour with Phil and Bonnie from Annapolis (also met them in Marathon) on Windaway. Also went back to the Driftwood Inn and had lunch at Waldos.
Happy Hour goes on despite the rain! Phil and Bonnie headed back to Windaway.

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