Interesting heat map of boat anchored with 2 anchors. The boat settles in to the same spot with each tidal change – the wind was consistent from the east.
I use Anchor Pro
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16nov2023 At Anchor in Key West
Author: ernie
13nov2023 Having Fun in Key West
Having sailed to Key West, the boat is at anchor. Today, I took the dinghy in to the city dock. To tie up at the dinghy dock, it costs $8 per day, weekly and monthly rates are available as well. It sure is a LOT cheaper than parking a car in Old Town Key West for the day!
I guess it’s a leap of faith to leave the boat anchored in the harbor, but it is pretty laid back and I really didn’t worry about anybody boarding the boat while I was in town.
It’s fun to think about the history of that harbor and to think I’m anchored in the same spot as vessels from another era. I had my trusty folding bicycle to ride around Key West. It’s all that is needed in Key West, it’s a pretty small area. The whole island is about 1×4 miles, and Old Town is maybe 1 mile square. Easy on a bike!
Good Music Emanating From 512 Front Street
Today I was bumming around Key West and stopped to listen to Rick playing at Two Friends Patio Restaurant, but his set was over. He mentioned that he was playing later that evening at another place across town, Ram’s Head. I caught him there and had a great time!
In the Zone
After hearing a bit of Rick Fusco’s music at Two Friends on Front Street, I caught him later at Ram’s Head – he plays original music and good covers. It was nice to chat with the locals… good vibes!
Key West View from Man Of War Harbor
After finding my way back to the boat (while a bit drunk) in Man of War Harbor in Key West, I took this picture from the cabin. Being socked in by weather in Key West isn’t so bad.
12nov2023 More Key West
Well, I missed the sunset last night, but I did get a picture of the sunrise today.
I did get some pictures of people taking pictures of the sunset today at Mallory Square
Dinghy Dock at Key West Bight Marina aka Freedom
Not free, worth every penny in the heart of Key West.
11nov2023 Key West and Race Boats
Saturday, November 11 was another bumming around Key West day, riding around on my folding bicycle – worth it’s weight in gold! The Cruising the pit area of the Key West Offshore World Championship races, I was taken aback by the astounding paint job on 211. More images are available at via Google Photos
10nov2023 Race Preliminaries
Key West on Friday, November 10 after an successful attempt to sail upwind toward Marathon. Heading east with the wind on my nose, it took a half day to go 5 miles. Marathon is 50 miles. When the arrival calculations are in days instead of hours, I prefer to wait for the right winds. Here’s a link to some pictures of the race.
7nov2023 Saddlebunch Harbor Sunset
5nov2023 Islamorada to Marathon
On November 5 we sailed from the apartment in Islamorada to Boot Key Harbor in Marathon. We got a mooring ball there for the night. Here’s a link to the full size pix at Google Photos