Crossing The Gulf of Mexico

This was a wonderfully amazing crossing for many reasons.  First, it was bringing Blue Moon to her home waters, second it was FLAT for over 200 miles-something we had never experienced, we ran through a pod of hunting dolphins and then a flock of migrating birds and finally-Nothing Broke, also an unusual occurance.  In short, for about 34 hours we sailed or motored-sail in relative civility.  I can definitely get used to this!

Leaving land behind.  Clearwater Bridge with the sun.

This boat of tourist out deep sea fishing had to be loving the flat seas.

Leaving land behind for a while.

One of the flock of little birds who came for a visit.  They were all over the boat's lines.  They just seemed to want a place to rest before they flew on north.

This little one was more tired than shy.  that is David's jacket sleeve he's on.

It was a huge pod of dolphin, always exciting to see.  They never paid us any attention, just kept swirling around their prey.  We sailed through the middle of them and they were still in a frenzy after we were several hundred yards further on.

Watching the horizon.

Nice legs.  Sorry, I can't seem to make him stand up straight!

The emblem on our sails for Pearson 424.  The trident with the storm symbol is for Pearson's in general.

Setting sun on the gulf.  No green flash but still beautiful to behold.

The reflection on our dodger just reflected more beauty.

This tug pushing a barge passed us about 2 am on his way to Crystal River.  He had to be loving the flat seas too.