Miami at last!

Yesterday we were finally able to get out into the Atlantic Ocean!  After a good night in Lake Sylvia we went out via Port Everglades along with a huge container ship.  The pictures don't do justice to the scene.....mega yachts, other sailboats, tugs pushing the boat around and then ...US!  But, we managed and once we turned south Grey Hound just took off.  I think she was glad to be out of the ICW and into her element.  

From Lauderdale to Government Cut (Miami's entrance) took just two hours and we averaged around 10-11 knots.  The seas were 3-4 feet with a mixed chop so it was a little wet but the dodger helps.  We saw our first frigate bird but no sea life.

After getting the hook down in front of Miami YC we headed to shore on "it" and met Kenny, Rick, Shawn and Alex for a couple of cocktails on the patio.  It was a fun night and we may see them again in the Keys after the first of January.