Palatka

Got an earlier start today, so saw the sunrise in Salt Springs. Rather choppy coming across the north end of Lake George with the breeze. Cruised 38 nautical miles to Palatka. Pretty busy day on the water today, with many fishing boats. Found out why at Palatka, as there was a big fishing tournament going on. Enjoyed the scenery as we cruised. Passed two high speed twin hull racing boats with twin 500hp outboards. Barely able to catch a photo of one of them. (Passing on the water means meeting in opposite directions.) Saw one sunk boat and also two boats rafted together that were very likely home to homeless. We slipped into the free dock at Palatka, and walked around town a bit. Stopped at the Angel Diner to get a milk shake. Busy place! Saw several pretty murals. Went to 4:30 mass at St. Monica Catholic Church, then returned to the boat. The 1 ft chop was bouncing the boat and dock pretty good, so we decided to cast off and cross the river to the leeward side of land. This is as far north or downstream on the St. John’s that we will come this trip.Läs mer