DAY 267, TUES. APRIL 10, 2012
DEP. VERO BEACH MUNICIPAL MARINA (mm 958) 07:25; ARR. HARBORTOWN MARINA, MERRITT I., FL (mm894*). 2:30
D. 60.98sm / 4065.23
For most of this trip the Indian R. is easy to navigate as it is wide and the channels deep (6+’) and reasonably wide. We passed some scenic Islands, mostly sand bars, and many rookeries. The shore side homes are still pretty nice, but nowhere near as elaborate as in Ft. Lauderdale. At mm 897 we passed under the Cocoa Bridge and past Cocoa Village to port. At the next bridge, the City Point Bridge at mm 894, we made the turn east into the Canaveral Barge Canal. Harbor Town Marina is a 30 min. ride in the canal. We pulled into our assigned slip with the help of the marina staff, tied up the boat , then find out there is no 50 amp electric service at this slip. We specifically requested 50 amp so this is a problem as we had to untie, pull out, and back into another slip. When there is no wind, this is no problem, but this afternoon the wind is brisk making the docking difficult. I don’t like to do it any more than is necessary, however, I did manage to back in without any problems so I must be getting good because I’m getting plenty of practice. On a happy note, we met Carl & Glenda Wiese from Gold Leaf with whom we crossed the Gulf, and later met in Ft. Meyers Beach. The reunion was short lived as they were leaving the next day.
Canaveral Barge Canal provides an east-to-west link between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon across northern Merritt Island, Florida, in two segments separated by the Banana River.[1] It is located 15 miles south of Titusville, Florida. The canal is 12 feet deep and has entrances to other water systems including Syke's Creek and various marinas. The canal links Port Canaveral along the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway running down the center of the Indian River Lagoon. The canal was constructed to allow the transport of crude oil by barge to the two power plants south of Titusville, Florida.
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| WASHED AGROUND DURING A STORM??? |
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| THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT AN OLD CLASSIC WOOD BOAT |
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| ONE OF MANY LITTLE ISLANDS ALONG THE ICW CHANNEL |
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| THE COCOA BRIDGE (ACTUALLY 2 BRIDGES) |
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| ENTERING THE CANAL |
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| A LITTLE FIXER UPPER |
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