Huge live oaks in St. Marks
We took a slip last night in St. Marks' Shields Marina; at $0.60/foot how could we not? For reference, in Tarpon Springs we paid $2/ft.
The remoteness of the 'Big Bend' towns is palpable. It starts by noticing there's no cell coverage and is reinforced when a walk around town takes only minutes. What's amazing is that St. Marks is only 14 miles from Tallahassee.
South in the St. Marks River
Where are we? The sun is out, the wind is down and the seas are calm as we leave the St. Marks River. This is a real dichotomy from yesterday's adventure in thunderstorms and fog.
Dog Island where the GICW begins
We made it. As we reach Dog Island Florida's Big Bend, and all of its open water, is officially behind us. Ahead is Carabelle where much of the southbound fleet stages.
Nellie's anchorage in Carrabelle
On the hook in Carrabelle, FL. 45nm today and 575nm to date. DBH
