We woke this morning to the sound of wind whistling through the rigging. That was all the excuse we needed to stand down for the day. Truth be told, there's a boat show going on here which has also captured our attention.
In March we left St. Pete with a new crew member, Dudley D. Brown. It wasn't exactly a shanghai, but Deb and Roger Brown, who own the tug Saltwater Joys, asked that we season the lad with some sea time. Roger is a Mountie. Dudley aspires to be one. As such, Dudley is more accustomed to horses than boats but is game to learn the ropes.
Dudley Helps Figure Out Nellie's Electrical Systems
Dudley Goes for a Swim Off Apalachicola's Town Diving Board--He Doesn't Read so Well
We have been tempted to join the America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association (AGLCA) but balked at the $79 annual membership fee. Tonight we attended a free presentation on the Great Loop. To our delight, Included with the handouts was a free annual membership to the AGLCA!
Found AGLCA Burgee
How serendipitous because in 2006, while cruising in the Abacos, I found an AGLCA burgee. Now that we're (free) members that (free) burgee is proudly flying on Nellie. Ironic, isn't it?
In Gulfport, Mississippi. No miles today and 1025nm to date. DBH
