February 4, 2006 - a long day and an even longer night

February 4, 2006

Tomorrow midday we will make the crossing from Apalachicola to Yankeetown Florida. We have about 135 miles to go – straight across the Gulf. Our first 24 hour (or so the wind will) trip overnight with just the three of us. Well, Jackie Dog doesn’t know about her luck yet, and I am worried about all this for days now. The winds have been very strong – Florida winters are nice and warm (if you come from Chicago) but very stormy. So of course, I have all sorts of things going through my head, but that’s all that it is – in my head. I know we will be fine. The weather conditions should be just perfect and I know that we are both competent enough sailors?!
We are both looking forward to our arrival in Yankeetown to see our very good friend Joann and Dan.
I will go now and cook some one-pot meal for the sail tomorrow … will write more after a great night crossing …