Cold Boat Day

Chris and Finn on Tide Runner
Jupiter Sound, FL
January 31, 2024

 It had been since early December that Chris and I had checked out a boat and spent some time on the water and so we decided to hit the high seas yesterday. 

It was cold in the morning and so we delayed checking out or trusty boat, Tide Runner, until the afternoon. By the time we departed the dock, the temperature was about 70 degrees. The wind was still cold, but the bright sun mitigated the discomfort. 

Bridge Road Drawbridge Opening
Intracoastal Waterway, Jupiter, FL
January 31, 2024

We went out and motored around for about two hours before calling it a day and heading back to the dock. I had planned on heading out to a restaurant for lunch, but with the later departure time that plan was scrapped. The highlight of the day was seeing a manatee right about in the area where I took the image of the drawbridge. 

Tide Runner is the same make and model as my favorite boat, Sea Bean, that we take out from Port Salerno. It is convenient to take Tide Runner out because the marina is within walking distance of the house, but given the chairs and bags we take with us walking is not an option. Port Salerno is about a 20 minute ride away. I prefer the docks at Port Salerno because they do not require the 90 degree turn to enter or exit like those in Jupiter. The turn into or away from the dock is always complicated by wind and current.

It was a nice afternoon diversion on the water as we enjoyed the blue-crystal sky and the warm sun on our faces.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL