This morning we started the day with a nice breakfast prepared by the captain. I think the first mate just may be getting a little spoiled and is expecting this royal treatment more often than it is offered. After breakfast the first order of business was to complete the hull cleaning job. Even though the starboard side of the boat was next to the dock, it still required the dinghy to clean the back 1/3 of the hull. While I was hard at work, fellow boater Huen came by with his dog Doc to invite us to join him on an ocean run mid afternoon.
Since the temps were in the mid 80's here today, Doc had his tennie pumps on to prevent his feet from burning.
At 3 p.m. we joined Skip & Barb on Huen's 37 foot Cruisers and left the marina turning north on the AICW toward the Port Everglades pass to the ocean. On the way we passed this little yacht with neat toys. Enlarge it and you will see a sailboat on the port side and that really is a helicopter on the stern.
The Atlantic was a little choppy but the boat handled great as we went south toward Miami at full speed. 
Miami Beach looks deserted now that the "spring breakers" have all left.
As we re-entered the AICW and turned south toward our marina, we passed two cruise liners leaving port and heading out to sea.
Several cargo ships were being loaded with shipping containers along the waterway. This is the emergency escape vehicle for a crew should it be needed. Bet that would be one scary ride when it gets released.
Tomorrow the top half of the boat will get a bath. Being so close to the ocean, less than 100 yards, the boat gets a frequent dose of salt and/or sand all over it but that is a small price to pay since the wind keeps the "no see ums" away.
Had a great breakfast at the Club, cold but sunny and a lot of flotsam on and near the sea wall.
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