Lessons Learned
| There are a few things we're learning. I'll record them here. |
| The three most important ingredients to enjoying the waterway are 1) a flexible schedule, 2) NOAA weather radio, and 3) knowledge of good anchorages and inexpensive docks along the route. We have never said, "we must be somewhere on a certain date." Doing so can cause problems. We listen to the updated weather every morning and change plans to ensure we enjoy the day. |
| Learned from a fellow traveler: use something red and green near the conning station to be a visible reminder of the color of the buoys as you proceed thru the waterway. We use key floaters colored red and green hanging them on the appropriate side of the wheel ... a no brainer and it works to keep you straight on which side of the buoy you belong as they change along the waterway. |
| Take a few chances. We've seen things we wanted to do and did them. In a couple of cases it cost us some frustration, but overall it's worth it. |
| In unknown waters call SeaTow or Towboat US in the morning asking about trouble spots. They are very helpful, especially if you are a member and mention this. |
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