Biscayne Bay to Marathon

 We enjoyed a couple of relaxing days off Noname Harbor. The upscale neighborhood boasts a variety of shops and restaurants, and even offers a free electric shuttle service called Freebee. For Thanksgiving dinner, we enjoyed a turkey special at a local Italian restaurant.

On November 29th, after a quick run to the supermarket, Greg discovered mooring balls were available in Marathon. We promptly pulled anchor and set sail for the overnight trip.


The passage was busy with numerous boats fishing and diving, even far offshore in depths of 100 feet. We had to remain vigilant to avoid collisions. During the night, the wind picked up, allowing us to sail without the engine. As dawn broke, we anchored just off Marathon and, after contacting the City Marina, proceeded to the mooring field to pick up a tether. This will be Greg’s home base for at least a month. (November 30th: 90 nautical miles traveled)

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