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A Month in Miami

12/31/2017

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​If you've been keeping up with our Instagram, then you know that we've been enjoying Miami, South Beach, Mexico, and Nicaragua. What were we doing in Miami for an entire month? How did we end up in Central America in the middle of December? Why did Jamie almost yell at P.Diddy? How did we speed up from our usual 5 knots? Who came to visit? It's all here... 

On December 1st 2017, after a beautiful 12 hour sail down the coast of Florida from Palm Beach to Miami, we finally stopped the Southbound grind and decided to settle in for a while. A while ended up meaning exactly one month, because we are heading to the Bahamas tomorrow. 

7 notable things that happened in Miami:

1. We had the pleasure of staying on a beautiful 65' Viking Sportfish in Miami Beach thanks for Trevor's friend Tom.  We thoroughly enjoyed the air conditioning and hot showers (luxuries we do not have on our little Frannie). Thanks Tom!
2. Jamie got to go for a few flights to Key West (Florida), Bimini (Bahamas), and Cat Cay (Bahamas).  This only fuelled her longing to get back in the cockpit, but it was a wonderful surprise. Nothing like breakfast in Key West, lunch in the Bahamas, and dinner in Miami!  Thank you Caravan Chris! 
3. We had some of our favourite people come visit us from Toronto - something that may not be so possible in the remote islands of the Bahamas... We loved being in such a central location!!! Jamie's cousin Nick and his new fiancé Ally, and our friends Morgan and Brendon!
4. We booked two last minute trips to Nicaragua (Trevor) and Mexico (Jamie) to visit family for 10 days. We left the boat on a mooring ball and had some wonderful time away from the boat. 
5. We enjoyed this beautiful anchorage right next to Star Island in Miami Beach for almost 2 weeks! Although, we had one especially sleepless night when Jamie was feeling a bit under the weather... The music coming from the island was loud​... by 4am, she almost went over to the partying house to tell them off - but it's a good thing she didn't because we later found out that P.Diddy was the culprit! 
6. We got to speed up a little bit, hitting 72 MPH in Tom's MTI. Needless to say, Jamie was all over driving at those speeds. Thanks again​ Tom!
7. We had a wonderful adventure planning and executing operation "Christmas dinner on the boat"  with the help of our friend Jim. (If you missed it, check out the video below).
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    This guy took a particular liking to Trevor! :D
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    Pig Beach was a must-see. These guys are adorable! And believe it or not they've come to rely on tourists for food!
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    When you draw 3' you don't have to leave the boat too far away!
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    Capturing some beautiful moments during a sail to Hawkbill Cay (Exuma).
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    Sailing to Exuma over the Yellow Banks... Super shallow!
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    Rose Island Bahamas (but it looks a bit Canadian doesn't it?)
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    Rose Island, Bahamas (but it looks a bit Canadian doesn't it?)
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    Not only will he drive the boat, but he will peel your squash!!!
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    Seagulls looking out at the Gulfstream from Bimini - the day after we arrived it was BREEZE on!
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    Enjoying a sail from South Beach to Coconut Grove in Miami!
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    Trevor is an excellent gardener.
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    Sailing a few miles offshore & drinking Caesars on the way to Miami!
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    Making friends with manatees in Titusville, FL!
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    Jamie sits in the rain as we pull in to south Georgia after 30 hours offshore.
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    Jim catches a Tuna somewhere off the coast of Charlestown, SC!
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    Getting warmer as we motor through South Carolina.
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    Leaving Oriental, NC was cold!!!
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    Inflated the dinghy during an engine repair saga in New Bern, North Carolina.
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    Jamie at the helm on the way to Great Bridge, VA.
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    Norfolk, VA - huge navy base. Very cool to sail through here!
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    Enjoying the cool weather while we can...
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    Saying bye to the statue as we sail out the Hudson, towards our own idea of freedom!
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    That time Jamie's cool AF boss let her fly Trevor to NYC!
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    Mornings on the Hudson...
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    When you roll up to a lock... but you can't actually see it...
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    September 27: Left Toronto Harbour (New York bound!)
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    Got the new floors in! Trev is skilled.
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    "You don't need a hammock Jamie, you'll never use it" - Trevor Turl
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    Last night anchored in our favourite spot in front of RCYC...
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    When the water is 17 degrees in Toronto. In August!!!
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    Snuck into some new nooks thanks to high water this year...
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    Hanging off the boom... please don't gybe!!!
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    Homemade pesto... YUM.
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    "Get down from there right now young lady!!!" - Jamie's mom
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    Our home for the summer at Marina Quay West!
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    Trevor can fly airplanes now too!!!
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