Yes, we had some windy weather, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying everything Miami has to offer :)
Miami is one of the major port cities along the Atlantic Coast. It is the eighth most populous city and boasts having the third tallest skyline in the USA.
The City has many nice niche neighborhoods. We were docked in the quiet and trendy Sunset Harbour neighborhood, about a 15 minute bike ride to the beach craziness! The Harbour was our favorite neighborhood. Although, we did enjoy the Beach Art Deco neighborhood, and especially all of the unique Art Deco Lifeguard Towers that dot Miami Beach.
On Friday morning our weather window was perfect (as predicted) to push off the dock and travel about 25 miles to Fort Lauderdale. The trip took about 5 hours. There was very little wind and warm sunny skies. It is an absolutely glorious day to be aboard Thistle and continuing our Great American Loop Adventure.
We have a slip reservation for Thistle at the International Swimming Hall of Fame Marina in Fort Lauderdale. This is a sentimental location for us, as Captain Greg played and refereed water polo at this venue. Included with our Marina stay is a pass to swim in the Hall of Fame lap pools! Our plan is to take advantage of this benefit:).....We will let you know how that goes on our next blog post XO
LOOPER TIP: Yes, we have all been warned numerous times how popular and busy this area (Miami/Fort Lauderdale) is for boating! We traveled on a Friday, between the two ports, with no problems...and really enjoyed admiring the vast array of yachts and water front homes on our day journey. In our opinion, another Loop highlight:)
We felt very WELCOME in Miami :)
Yes...Life Is Beautiful !
Art Deco Neighborhood at night.
Miami Beach Lifeguard Headquarteres.
Art Deco Lifeguard Towers.
Art Deco Lifeguard Towers.
Rain storm over Sunset Harbour.
Good night Miami XO
Our trip from Miami to Fort Lauderdale (red line).
Under The Julie Tuttle Causeway.
The Slow Speed / Minimum Wake Signs make us laugh... because in Florida you constantly get waked?
We asked the 79th Street Bridge to Open for Thistle.
Our information said 25 feet clearance....
and we have a 22 feet 6 inch air draft?
Toooooooooo close for comfort and the sign was a little confusing.
Broad Causeway Bridge.
Then we cut to the Outside (Atlantic) under the Collins Avenue Bridge.
The current under the Bridge was very choppy!
Once Outside the Ocean was calm and a beautiful color.
Yes... you guessed it! More Lobster and crab pots :)
Fort Lauderdale Harbor and the 17th Street Causeway Bridge.
The water front homes of Fort Lauderdale.
The yachts of Fort Lauderdale.
Thistle docked at the Hall of Fame Marina (red X is our slip).
Feeling LUCKY on Saint Patrick’s Day XO
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