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Despite the best of weather forecasts, conditions can change
rapidly in hot moist climates. As we entered Lake Worth, a squall
ripped through with 30 Knot winds gusting to 40. Anchoring was very
exciting! |
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Within 4 hours, you would not know that there had even been
a storm. |
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Lake Worth (north) is a big popular anchorage with several
"Big Boat" private marinas. The main attractions are the Publix (shopping)
and West Marine (fixing) stores, both within walking distance. |
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Access to shopping is via a small beach up the creek at the
north east end of the anchorage. Sometimes there are so many dinghies
that you have to circle waiting for someone to leave. There is a
serious drawback however! |
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While we were here two engines (locked on the transom) were
stolen. Thieves used a crowbar to snap off the engine mount locking
levers. The Police do write up an incident report, but nothing is
really done. We decided to do our small bit to warn unsuspecting
boaters! |
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Normally the anchorage is tranquil with the exception of
local fisherman and the buzzing of dinghies going to and fro. |
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All manner and sizes of boat, stage here preparing for the
jump off to the northern Bahamas. It's a short run to Peanut Island
and Lake Worth's inlet to the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Some of our friends in Toronto might recognize this pretty boat! |
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We missed our initial weather window. The generator nearly
caught on fire when the water inlet plugged with a plastic bag. The
safety sensor failed to shutdown the unit for over-temperature. More
repairs! |
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Ten days later another good weather window and off we go.
Rounding Peanut Island we noted a flurry of construction. |
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Looks like a new bridge going in here! Goody - just what the
ICW needs, another damned bridge. We're out of here! |