We have been taking advantage of the timing of the incoming tides, making the water blue and clear near the inlets. Today we launched the kayaks in Fort Pierce and headed into the tide, paddling like crazy. To add to the current, we had to avoid several tugboats maneuvering a barge. These tugs were moored just outside the main channel.
Today's picnic lunch was a quick one on on Wesley Island, where we usually stop with Coqui. However, we had to rush back into the water and kayaks due to no-see-ums, which is the only disadvantage of the windless conditions. Instead we headed towards the north shore, paddling out the inlet. We passed by this massive range marker, which ships use to line up the entrance of the inlet and channel.
The tide was really getting strong against us, so we decided to scoot across the inlet and ride the current back to the launch ramp. Luckily (and surprisingly), there was very little boat traffic. With the 80+ degree weather, we also took advantage of the causeway beach and stopped for a swim before flying back to the ramp. The water color sure looks like the Bahamas.
With this kind of weather it is really hard to think about heading back north, especially since we heard it snowed up there today!
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