True North wrote:
Conditions looked promising for boating so the wife and I packed up early
enough to catch the high tide at about 1047 hrs.
We launched at the Shinning Waters Marina on beautiful St. Margaret's Bay.
Very pleasant seabreeze. although some of the prima donnas in here might
have found it a tad cool at 19 C.
Turned out to be perfect with seas of about 1 foot or less in protected areas.
Headed out past numerous islands on the east side of the Bay and then
turned back to head west towards the popular beaches at Queensland and Hubbards.
I would have been happy just dropping the anchor in the sand off
Queensland Beach to grab a bit of shuteye but the wife isn't into beaches very much.
Took the opportunity to follow and chat up a beautiful young lifeguard as
she paddled her rescue board out past the swimming area to where we were slowly cruising.
Made me wish I was young again. ;-)
Then we headed east and finally north to do our usual cruise up to the head of the Bay.
All this took 3 hours and finally burned up all the old gas.
Now I'll change the old water separator filter for a new one.
Last job at home was to flush out the outboard and the boat's hull with
fresh water to remove the salt.
BTW, some in here might be pleased to hear that I am becoming quite good
at backing the Legend Xcalibur into my driveway by necessity. My legs
aren't back to full strength yet so I had to apply myself and get 'er
done...as the locals might say.

Great trip!
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