For the last two days we have been guests aboard Dick and Anne's "Nati" for a short cruise to Marathon. The first night we were on the hook in Long Key bight. A cold front came blasting through Sunday so there was plenty of wind. There were three other boats trying to hide from the wind that didn't fare as well as Nati as they all went to the drag races by morning. With the wind behind us blowing 25-30, we cruised down Hawk Channel the next day to Boot Key Harbor.
As usual, for this time of year, the "inn" was full, with a 20 boat waiting list for a mooring. We eventually found a place to anchor in the land of stray current, Sister Creek. Normally, this is not a good place to be as the noseeums have a 1' wingspan there and are especially hungry. Fortunately, with it blowing so hard they were kept a bay...
It appears the city fathers of Marathon are trying to reduce the boater population, for as of Feb. 1, the daily dinghy fee for those unable to get a mooring will be $22.
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