Nov. 15 Up at 6:30 a.m. and ready to go under the Las Olas bridge by the 7:15 opening were we. As we came around the corner and lined up with the bridge, the bridge tender told us there was a marathon running across it and we would have to wait. I love how this boat can hover in one spot! 15 mins later, we were able to go under it, touch and go at a dock, and pick up the captain. The New river is long and full of bends and 6 bridges. Many sections have boats of all sizes parked along the sides. We timed it to have as slack a tide as possible. The captain handled calling all of the bridges for “on demand” openings and John handled the boat. I watched for traffic coming ahead or behind us. Luckily, early in the morning, there isn’t too much. Finally, about 2 hours later, we reached the marina. Now John had to back into a strange shaped slip and dodge a boat across the way. Somehow, we all got the job done but with much nail biting. After we were tied up and the engines off, John had a stiff drink! This was our first slip in a marina, our first mutliple bridge opening transit, and only about our 7th time into a dock. What a morning! Now, we will stay here till about Dec. 5th when we will go over to the Bahams. Stay tuned.....