Charlotte Harbor is an inland storage yard with an approach through a long narrow channel. The entrance is South Gulf Cove Lock, a self operated lock. This is the only self operated lock that we have encountered.
This is the entrance to the lock, very narrow and shallow. The red triangle marker stays on the right of the boat and the green square on the left. At one time we had only 18" under the boat, pretty shallow.
Blue Moon is in the 'well' waiting to be taken out of the water.
Blue Moon in the travel lift.
The operators of the travel lift move boats with expert precision into the work yard. See the mustache on the front of the boat. This is from the tannins in the water in Chesapeake Bay (and other locations). One of King and Gary's projects - remove the mustache.
Definition:
Cruising: Repairing your boat in exotic locations
Yachting: Paying someone to repair your boat in exotic locations
As you can see from the pictures below, we are cruising.
King working on the 7.5kw diesel generator.
King and Gary sanded, buffed and waxed the hull. Looks great!
Gary giving the new kitchen steps a final sanding and coat of stain.
Sharon on the ladder. This is the method to get on and off the boat in the boat yard.
Sights around the boat yard. A man working on sailboat rigging. I wouldn't want to try this on a windy day.
A boat named Trinity, reminds us of our granddaughter, Trinity.
An unusual paint job to resemble a pirate ship.
The clubhouse at Charlotte Harbor.
Our friends Grant and Cindy from As The Crow Flies came for a visit. We are always happy to spend time with them.
Red skies at night, a sailor's delight.
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