This morning we departed Indiantown Marina on the St.Lucie Canal.  About two hours later we arrived at the St.Lucie Lock. We waited about an hour for opposing traffic to lock through -- five boats.  We entered and descended 13' -- the highest lock we've been through in Florida.

We continued on the St. Lucie River and around noon came to the junction of the east/west intracoastal waterway with the north/south intracoastal waterway just beyond Stuart, Florida.

The weather was beautiful and sunny all day with a nice breeze, 70 degrees and low humidity.  There was a lot of boat traffic as we traveled on the Indian River and many boats  came steaming up behind us.  The Captain headed them off by contacting each one on the radio asking if they would kindly give us a slow pass, which they all did.

We arrived at our destination, Faber Cove, Ft. Pierce, FL mid-afternoon and anchored out for the night.  There are a few other sailboats here in the cove and it's a lovely anchorage.  We've got the windows open and it should be a pleasant night for sleeping.  Here are a few of today's photos:

Approaching the St. Lucie Lock -- last one in FL

Waiting for 5 boats to leave the lock

Having a chat with the Lockmaster

Inside the lock -- just us.

It took about a half hour to descend the 13'

Interesting that the lock is a manatee area

Homes along the Indian River

Homes along the Indian River

Roosevelt Bridge near Stuart -- a sailing Mecca

Mr. W. is smiling because he just saved $500 on our car insurance -- since we won't be driving for the next 6 months.

Arf Arf

The draw bridge at Stuart, FL -- a popular spot

Homes along the Indian River at Jensen Beach

Jensen Beach Bridge

A beautiful day on the water

This boat came steaming up behind us and gave us a slow pass after Ralph contacted him on the radio and asked for that.

Anchored in Faber Cove, Ft. Pierce

Anchored in Faber Cove, Ft. Pierce

Tonight's back yard