Sunday, June 4, 2017 On our second day in the Dry Tortugas, the weather still wasn't cooperating with high winds and seas that makes for poor diving conditions. With the winds coming out of the southeast, we decided to try snorkeling Little Africa since it is on the northwest side of Loggerhead … [Read more...] about Snorkeling the Dry Tortugas with Sukha and crew
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Snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas [Video]
I'm a bit behind on posting about the rest of our trip from Key West to Jewfish Basin where we stayed a few days, then on to Cape Romano, near Marco Island and then home. But I am finally getting around to posting some videos I took snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas. Below is video footage that I shot … [Read more...] about Snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas [Video]
Diving Looe Key [Video]
It's been about a week since we returned from our super-awesome trip to the Dry Tortugas and Florida Keys, and we wish we were back in that crystal clear water! Adjusting back to our normal work routines has been tough and it's been even tougher finding the time to edit my dive videos from Looe Key. … [Read more...] about Diving Looe Key [Video]
More diving, fishing and a visit from Sea Crazy
The diving continued this weekend with a couple of trips out to Samantha Reef. The weather was perfect for diving and the water was smooth as glass. Samantha is an un-marked reef with no buoys so we had to be careful making sure we dropped our anchor in the sand and not on part of the reef. We had … [Read more...] about More diving, fishing and a visit from Sea Crazy
Dive, dive, diving Marathon, Florida [Video]
This past week was spent working and catching up on chores. Finally, we went diving! Sombrero Reef is about 4 miles offshore from Marathon Marina which makes it very convenient to get in a few quick dives without all the travel time. A National Marine Sanctuary, the reef is marked by a 140 foot … [Read more...] about Dive, dive, diving Marathon, Florida [Video]
Diving Looe Key [Video]
I finally had an opportunity to pull together some footage of a couple of out dives at Looe Key. Our friend, Melvin (the Goliath Grouper), makes a couple of appearances with his entourage. We were so lucky to have him swim beneath our boat for a while to let us see him and take some photos. Please … [Read more...] about Diving Looe Key [Video]
Trip to Keys/Dry Tortugas [Video]
This is some video that was taken on our way from Fort Myers Beach to the Dry Tortugas from June 27-29, 2014 on 40' DeFever Passagemaker, Blue Turtle. … [Read more...] about Trip to Keys/Dry Tortugas [Video]
Loggerhead Key, Dry Tortugas, June 30 – July 2, 2014
After the storm and winds came through the previous evening, we were hoping for the winds to calm down some. We wanted to take the boat over to Loggerhead Key and check out the lighthouse and windjammer wreck. One thing we didn't realize about the Dry Tortugas is that the other little islands are … [Read more...] about Loggerhead Key, Dry Tortugas, June 30 – July 2, 2014
Boat fire at Snook Bight Marina
Last night, Randy and I and his father (John) and April were invited to catch up over dinner with Tim and Joan on Head Over Keels. We had a wonderful time with good friends, laughter and a couple bottles of wine. The party had just broke up not too long ago and I was in bed about ready to fall … [Read more...] about Boat fire at Snook Bight Marina
Work day on the river [Video]
With the cooler temperatures of winter, the marina has been a little louder and more active. Various neighboring boat projects and marina projects, such as replacing the docks and pedestals have made things a little noisier. Add to that the dredging going on in the canals, and it sometimes makes it … [Read more...] about Work day on the river [Video]
