Evening sail at sunset and moon rise.

Last night my buddy and Roland and I ventured out onto the Bay for a little night sailing. The wind was perfect for our little sail, SE at about eight Kts., Pandabonium conditions. We left the dock at about 3:30 PM and headed out to a Key called Porjoe, about six miles North,  then up Buttonwood Bay, through a maze of little Keys and Home.

Our goal was to witness the full moon rising just as the sun was scheduled to set, the first part of the plan came to fruition, however, the moon was obscured by a cloud bank to the East. It was a great sail in spite of everything, we arrived back at the dock about 8:00 PM. I have included a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Roland sailing away from home
The missing sailor

In his typical fashion, Roland is saying "it doesn't get any better than this".

Heading North out onto the Florida Bay

The Bay was calm but the wind stayed with us until we arrived home.

The sun having set, the running lights are turned on.

Almost home, the wind is fading fast.

Catboat evening.

There's that Wiley Wascle