Working our way north now, we anchored just south of the Titusville bridge, getting protection from the strong northwest winds coming in tonight and tomorrow. The winds always seem to be stronger at Titusville than elsewhere along the Florida ICW and their mooring field can be quite rough. This spot on the other side of the bridge is well protected from the northwest winds.
We always walk the bridge at Titusville to get our exercise in and see the sights.
Our anchorage in Titusville put us in a perfect spot to watch tonight's Starlink Space-X launch. Originally set to go at 0230am, the launch was delayed until 5am and we were up to watch along with several other boats and spectators ashore.
The launch was as bright as others we have seen. I thought it would be much louder at Titusville but there was a good breeze blowing and we were upwind so I guess most of the rumbling went the other way. Still very impressive.
There were lots of chores to get done at Titusville. We got our propane tanks inspected and certified for another 5 years, then filled up. We got laundry done and showers. Then it was time to stop by the Playalinda brewery. This was peanut butter beer week. I had a standard IPA but Sue had the peanut butter and dark chocolate ale.
While we waiting for the laundry to wash and dry, we watched a mother teaching her baby to fish in the marina. They were chasing mullet fish around the marina and we saw them catch a couple.
At the other side of the marina there were several manatees including this mother and her two week old baby.
The next morning it was time to head on to New Smyrna. We stopped by the fuel dock to top off the diesel and water and then we were off for the 5 hour transit.
