Singalong now …
And Windy has stormy eyes
That flash at the sound of lies
And Windy has wings to fly
Above the clouds (above the clouds)
Here’s a YouTube of the Song by The Association ‧ 1967
More than a blustery day, in the past few days we have experienced winds up to 30 knots, Capt Rick said the average was 20 to 25 knots. Although we were safely tied up, it was not fun for Buttercup. But I digress …
Pelican Bay / Cayo Costa
We started this journey with an overnight at Pelican Bay, a favorite spot for all of us. The only thing missing was the conch at sunset, blown with much gusto by SFYC Commodore Connie.
Boater’s Tip – open the hatches and enjoy the fresh air! The stars at night are beyond compare. The splashing sound near your hull is very likely bait fish!
Yes, there were Pelicans in Pelican Bay!
Isles Yacht Club (IYC), Punta Gorda
Our first Florida Council Club stop was at IYC.
Fun fact: Punta Gorda is Spanish for “Fat Point”. Spanish fishermen from Cuba, who frequented the area in the early 1800s, are believed to have given the area its name, long before permanent settlement.
Boater’s Tip: It’s a perfect place to launch a dinghy to explore the waterfront neighborhoods.
Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club (CHYC), Port Charlotte
The water is too shallow at CHYC for us to overnight, but it is an easy run by dinghy from IYC. The owner, Jeffrey, is delightful
and the brunch at the club is exceptional. Gail and I both ordered the Eggs Benedict, with a Bloody Mary, all was delicious!! It was nice to see the SCYC burgee prominently displayed in the club house.
The weather was calm in Punta Gorda.
Buttercup waited on Tonto’s Reward for Gail B. to bring her a treat, Capt Rick said what she really wanted was to take a nap with Bert and EJ, on David B’s pillow.
Venice Yacht Club, Venice FL
Celebrating it’s 75th Anniversary, Venice Yacht Club was a WINDY stop.
To our pure delight, SCYC Past Commodore (PC) Gary Ralph, on Knot Dreamin’, joined us on the second evening in Venice. He is also busy visiting Florida Council Clubs!
The wind continued to howl! We were happy to stay put, to let the fowl weather pass. Heather R, don’t you love my crazy hair :-)
A little ambulatory update from this blogger – thank you to the numerous followers who asked about my recovery from the unfortunate gravity-driven accident last August on Tangier Island, VA. I am happy to report I have now taken on all First Mate duties, with no issues! And, I am walking like a normal human with minimal challenge (although not to be compared with super walker David B). Navigating stairs – going up – is fine, but going down stairs, and uneven surfaces, require extra effort; that’s just a minor inconvenience. So thanks again for checking!
Special Note to Sideways – we know you are making progress with all those projects. Can’t wait to connect on the water, again.
Celebrating Milestones: Birthday April 22, Katrin Ericson
Next Up: Sarasota Yacht Club and Bird Key Yacht Club – both in Sarasota, FL
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Exhale on the Water 
Glad you are back on the water with no trouble.
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