Ok the wind shifted to the west and that is the hottest direction. Two nights was all we wanted and since the Gulf was chopped up with 15-20kt winds we took the ICW inside back north. 10 bridges we had to open between Charlott Harbor and Sarasota Bay with two more between Longboat Pass and Tampa Bay. Damn that is a lot of bridges and not all open on request, Some are on 15 minutes, some on twenty minute intervals. Then there is the tidal surge often over 2kts near Venice Pass.
Tried to stay the night in Venice at the Crows Nest Marina/restaurant but between the tidal surge and the 20 kt wind off the stern just could not bring Genesis into the slip. Three tries then movin on.
Arrived at longboat around 5:30PM and the diesel began acting up DAMN. Then the forward hatch hinge broke. At least we could run our A/C and have a fine meal.
Left in the AM and more engine problems but made it into Tampa Bay where we sailed to home. Yes actually sailed across Tampa Bay.
Call the mechanic tomorrow, empty her and bring the dingy home.
