02/05/2025 ICW Day 36 : Carried by Neptune

by Brian · Published February 5, 2025 · Updated February 13, 2025

After yesterday’s big progress into the wind, we had our first zero-wind day. We decided to stop early to dry our stuff out. The high dew point causes it to rain inside the tent because the air condenses on any surface except for fleece. This happens no matter what you do. If you put dry stuff inside of a bag before sundown, you will find it damp the next morning. If you leave a pair of boxers out to dry on a line, they will produce several milliliters of pure (well as pure as you can get from a pair of boxers) distilled water.

When the current reversed on us, we stopped - hoping to rode it as far as it will take us tomorrow as well. It can go really fast in this region. This was good time; we got chores done and had fun working on a surprise for someone.

Photos:

Here is Grateful again. We can follow them on their AIS beacon. They remembered us from yesterday and spoke to us from the deck (not the radio this time). He said, “I have lots of questions for you”. Sounds like they are also cruising the ICW like us. They’re now in the place we plan to go to tomorrow.

Saw this guy washed up on shore. Maybe a jellyfish? 🪼

Hobie, Hobie, Hobie. Unlike my bikes, which only need periodic maintenance, Hobie needs work on something every day. Today I fixed the pedal, which uses this bungee system to hold the pedal in place. I have to tighten the chains that work the drive every few days. Also, there are some small, sacrificial plastic screws that wear out every time you hit your fins on the bottom. It is better than breaking the fin, but i find myself tightening (and replacing) those screws at least every other day.

Strava Comments:

Janet W.

Where did the afternoon go? Sometimes I don’t want to stop early, but aI’m glad we did today. The time flew by talking, doing chores and sitting in our little boat chairs in the shade. Plus happy we found a camp card table.

Judy I.

I wondered where that table came from; I was pretty sure you weren’t carrying that too! Amazing camera work as always; love the dolphin movie and want to see the rest of it! 😍

Stan H.

I’m curious to see if you keep the table. 😃

Mark G.

Wow! One of my favorite drone shots. I am guessing the Hobie chores keep you joyfully entertained each early evening