Rain all day, sometimes heavy, with visibilities down to 1/4 mile. Strong north wind up to 30 kts.
Easy travel down the ICW, some concentration due to the the visibility, but otherwise without problems.
The boat got a free wash and rinse. The wipers worked overtime. Had to use a fan to blow against the windscreens. They fogged up. The temperature in the pilothouse however was a comfortable 75°. We did not envy the numerous sailors who fought their way north against rain and wind and had to spend their time in the open, behind their helm.
The ugly weather made us change our destination and we went further south than planned. Ft. Pierce anchorage was left behind and we continued south to a proposed anchorage just south of Port St. Lucie, called Peck Lake. No good. The anchoring guide was too optimistic. 15ft depths changed to zero within 20 ft! Had to back up and back out 3 times and decided to abandon this attempt for a more open anchorage in Hobe Sound. Night fall was an issue, so the speed was increased to 8 kts.
The CQR held again on the first attempt in Hobe Sound, just as the last of the daylight was fading.
Time for a "gratin dauphinois" with lots of garlic, some salad and a bottle of Merlot.
Tomorrow we'll depart again at first daylight to make it to Ft. Lauderdale.
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