Justin's Maiden Voyage

Two weeks ago today we got up early.....very early.....like 3:30 am early to drive down to Pompano, launch the boat and cross to Bimini with Justin as our captain. This was one of very many trips for Justin, but it was his first time being the captain, the man with the plan!

The plan was to get to the boat ramp, launch the boat and watch the sunrise as we left the inlet behind and headed for the open ocean.

We didn't quite make it for sunrise because our breakfast stop on the way down, and restroom stops at the boat ramp set us back a little bit, but we were super-close!

There are about 20 minutes of going slow through the intercoastal until the Hillsborough Inlet...plenty of time for applying sunscreen, making sure all bags, etc are ready for the crossing, and getting comfortable for the 2-2 1/2 hour ride....and it's a good time for snapping a few pics.

The captain and his first mate.

The boys....Russell, David and Justin (from left to right).

I told you we were so close to seeing the sun peek over the horizon!

After stops, and 2 1/2 hours we pulled into Bimini Sands where we wait with the boat until Justin clears customs. Our crossing was perfectly flawless! I have to admit that I always get antsy until I see the sea (CDC as grandma would say) on crossing mornings. Two Thursdays ago when I got my first glimpse of the sea I just snuggled into my beanbag in the stern of the boat, closed my eyes, enjoyed the breeze and smiled the whole way to Bimini.

There will be more posts to come about our Bimini adventures! :) And we are doing it all over again next Thursday...weather permitting!