Trip Day:
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257
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Latitude:
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28°53.65'
N
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Locks Today:
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0
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Miles Today:
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38
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Longitude:
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082°35.87'W
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Locks Total:
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108
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Total Miles:
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5,654
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Location:
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Crystal River – Pete’s Pier
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Moonrise at Atsena Otie Key was quite nice. About ten o’clock Ron didn’t like the way we were riding with opposing wind and current, so we fooled around with two anchors to reposition the boat. By the time we finished and we wound down our heads didn’t hit the pillows until midnight. We waited for an outgoing current before raising the anchor this morning, then headed out the main shipping channel to the Gulf.
The Crystal River Power Plant loomed on the horizon all day as we sailed south. Auto has not been tasked with piloting the boat too often because of the multitude of crab traps but we had a good day with smooth sailing. 
This little palm tree covered island was an oasis in a sea of grass as we approached the entrance to the channel into Crystal River.
It took forever to reach Pete’s Pier in Crystal River through the ten mile long winding channel. About half way we realized there was a nice community with lovely waterfront homes and lots of boating activity.
As soon as we tied up to the dock a group of good ole guys greeted us and weighed in on our trip. One gentleman has done the loop back in 2002 so tales were spun and beers were passed.
We had been receiving text messages from Chad about Morgan and Alicia’s swim events at a meet in Gainesville.
We just couldn’t stand it—so Ron got a ride to Enterprise and rented a car. Tomorrow morning we will be off to Gainesville to cheer for our girls.
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