A twenty-five minute dinghy ride back out the Useppa Channel and down the ICW delivered us to Cabbage Key for lunch. Power boaters covered the docks and dollar bills covered the walls and ceiling of the restaurant. After lunch we went back to our boat anchored just across the ICW to rest up.
For burgers and brauts, we loaded our drinks and Joanne’s contribution to the meal in the dinghy (secured in a plastic bag) for the long way around to the marina. We returned after sunset to sleep well on Eagle’s Wings.
Sunday morning we were back in the dinghy and back to Useppa for lunch at the Collier Inn. We met many fine people in the sailing club including one couple who had sailed on Lake Travis and Galveston Bay! Here we are with Marylyn & John at the Collier Inn.
What’s it like to run a nine foot dinghy with a five hp motor in the ICW? Not too bad. One power boat actually slowed down for us; the rest sent us their wakes but we rode over them easily enough. That we had little chop made for more or less dry rides.
We were actually able to sail most of the way back to Punta Gorda on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon.
We really appreciate John and Marylyn for introducing us to the sailing club, hosting dinner on Blue Goose and sharing lots of local knowledge with us. What wonderful people!
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