Morning comes cool, grey and with a welcome northeast wind. The light rain that I had expected to end early last evening hung around all night. The drizzle ends as I tuck away the sleeping gear. Sail off anchor 7:00. Making a pleasant 4.3 across calm water out of Puerto Rico Cove.
7:15 small patches of blue in the dark overcast. 4.3 with wind over the port quarter. 7:45 off Watson Island, 4.1. The little bits of blue are gone, dark grey all around. 8:15 green marker "31" shows a helping tide.
9:10 jibe off Racy Point, 3.3 wing and wing. 10:45 Bodine Point, 3.9. Then less wind and a slow drift. Wind returns, and a bit stronger. Doing 5.1 on a downhill run. 11:40 jibe at Forrester Point and can see the bridge and buildings of Palatka. Less wind on the final stretch. Call the marina to line up a slip at the municipal dock right next to the boat ramp.
12:40 better wind on the stern as we pass beneath the bridge. Round up, sails down at 12:50. Motor into the docks. The trip is done.
I check in with friend Bobby. Have a light lunch, but save my appetite for an oyster dinner at Velchoff's.
21.45 NM
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