On the ICW headed to somewhere nice to anchor. Traveling down this area is hazardous to any boaters health. There is absolutely no regard for any other boaters health or safety. So we made our way as best we could down the racetrack that is the southern ICW. Saw an old wreck protruding from the water with birds sitting on the old rusted parts sticking out of the water as we made our way toward a huge bridge with lets say plenty of clearance. The day is dreary and foggy with decent visibility that gives away to sunshine in the afternoon. The race increases as we boat along. I have posted pictures of the inconsiderate geniuses that actually have a boat. Racing through minimal wake zones at full speed. Finally getting out of the race, we found ourselves and anchorage in Longboat Key in front of a restaurant called the shore and another smaller restaurant right beside it. Got a shot of some cool dolphins after we anchored. We got anchored out(which took a minute because of the crowded area we were in with the derelict sailboats rotting away on the hook), and decided to hit the restaurant that had the tables on the beach. Found a place to tie our boats up to the dock for that restaurant. We decided to walk around while waiting for our table and look at the houses around the circle by the restaurant. Checked out some jumping fish off of a private pier across from a huge house that was for sale. Found a really cute house with blue yellow and pink paint that reminded me of a place in the islands. We walked back to the restaurant and took some cool pics under the awning as you went in to the restaurant. Since we dinghy up to most places to eat at the dock we dont always see the front of the restaurant we eat at. It was a cool place with all the tables open to the beach and plastic walls to be dropped if needed. We met some fellow sailors while waiting that were anchored out close to us that told us a cool story. He had been on his way to eat here in his sailboat with his family when traversing an inlet that was pretty rough! Story short he had to cut his dinghy off because it was sinking and couldnt be saved. So he got a new dinghy and repeated the trip and there he was! Love the cool sailing stories. Also met a man who we couldn’t figure out nice but assholio at the same time. So…we waited for about an hour but the food was worth it. We sat at a table right on the beach and a crane hung out with us the whole time we were there. He had shrimp for dinner as we ate our shrimp hahaha! It was a wonderful night with our friends and the crane! Hope your days are as much fun as ours. Stay tuned for more adventures. Admiral Loretta out.

Captains log: Great trip today. Stopped a boat from running over a pod of dolphins!