Most of the ICW in Florida is straight and relatively deep (10-12ft) but there are always shoaling spots to watch out for. There is an interesting site near Sebastion Inlet where a shoaling sandbar comes right up to the eastern side of the ICW. Fortunately, in the sunlight it is clearly visible.
After a short day's trip we were back to Cocoa Village and anchored south of the causeway bridge. There is good protection here from the north and west and we had some good sunny days with light westerly winds.
Carol and Tara were able to drive down from New Smyrna and join us for lunch. We had some snacks onboard and then headed off to Cocoa Beach for lunch.
People were relatively well behaved on the beach staying socially distanced and some wearing masks.
There were 4 cruise ships anchored offshore, just south of the loading port of Cape Canaveral, waiting for the COVID pandemic to end and for cruises to start up again. Hopefully, this summer?
Fortunately, the Florida weather has warmed enough and there are plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating to be able to enjoy a meal with friends despite the pandemic dangers. It was still chilly in the wind on the beach, but we were okay in short sleeves seated tucked up next to the restaurant. But, as soon as the guests beside us departed, we moved over to sit in the sunshine where it was a bit warmer.
