Great Loop: Sarasota to Cayo Costa
February 1st to 4th, 2022 After several weeks of cold weather, with nights in the 30's, the warm weather has finally returned. Cayo Costa has been marvelous! We love it! We arrived here 67 miles after departing Sara Bay Marina, near Sarasota. The first 24 miles was primarily in the "ditch", the Intra-Coastal Waterway. It was slow going with many no wake zones as well a 2 bridges which required an opening. Fortunately, we arrived at those just after larger boats and they had requested openings. By the time we got to Venice Florida, we were tired of doing the "ditch", so we head out into the gulf so we could cruise a little faster. We wanted to arrive at Cayo Costa prior to dark and to do that we had to move faster than we could in the ditch. So off we went! The gulf waters were pleasant and we arrived in plenty of time to set the anchor and pour a glass of wine with which to enjoy the sunset. Beth with her sunset glass of wine T...