Clearwater

We had a great time visiting the Clearwater YC.  They were hosting a major regional Laser Regatta.  The winner of this series goes on to the international level in Greece so it was a very big deal.  We really appreciate the dockmaster finding a space for us to stay.  We also had a great time with my nephew Greg who was in town on a business trip.  The night we went to dinner with he and his boss at a local icon, Frenchie's.  We realized that it was the first time we had been in a non-floating vehicle since the short cab ride back from Junakanoo at Christmas.  The next night we visited historic Dunedin and the guys had a hard time deciding which beer to have at The House of Beers.  Then on to a great dinner.  Always nice to see family.  Another treat was being joined for a day by outbound fellow yacht club members, Robin and Jesse on Robinsong.  They were our mentors for the trip and we were able to share intel on the FCYC clubs farther south. 

This cute B&B is on the water tucked in amonst all the condos.

David and Greg in historic downtown Dunedin.

The three of us at Frenchie's.  Thanks Larry for taking the picture.

To make room for Robinsong, we overlapped our bowsprits and there was a bit of overhang on the other end.

Part of the Pinellas bike trail that runs from Tarpon Springs to downtown St. Petersburg.  We still hope to bike the entire trail someday.

 

On our way out we had to watch the water level.  These birds are resting or drying their wings just feet from the channel.

This beautiful snowy egret is a regular at the club.