Decided not to hang out in Apalachicola but move on to Carrabelle to wait for a weather window to cross the Gulf to Tarpon Springs. There is a marina with cheaper fuel and the nightly rate is much better than most in the area.
Passed a few boats harvesting oysters close to the channel. Their boats have very shallow sides and this guy has what look like two long poles in the water.
We almost missed the secondary channel coming into Carrabelle (and came close to running aground). Both of us were concentrating on the GPS and looking straight ahead. Jerry saw the depth finder go from 12' down to 2' in no time. He got the boat turned around in time, but it was close. From what we hear, that won't be the only time this happens. Must be aware of where we are!
Dock at C-Quarters Marina. Rustic place with a huge deck out front with rocking chairs and picnic tables. Lots of beer drinkers and kibitzers hanging out here.
Looks like we won't have another weather window for crossing until Thursday. So we wait.
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