Left Matagora Harbor at 0730 and had a great trip. Followed a tow for a bit as he was goining almost our speed BUT he had a serious problem in a turn. After which we passed him but wanted to tie up and have lunch with them, They were BBQing on the side deck and smelled great. Met a couple people from the Island that stayed in Matagora Harbor when we did. They are in a 440 on their way to Flordia. They told us of a "new" marina (Surfside) in Freeport that was cheaper and nicer that they liked so we decided to stop there. Did a few boat chores and laundry. turned in early and slept well.
When we got up it was foggy and so we waited until 0900 and left. Visibility was 2 miles so worked out fine. Nice easy trip. Got to go up river at the Brasos while a tow moved through the east gate. Hit 9knts once as current was moving and of course, in Freeport it was against us especially during docking. But we made it. The marina was not cheaper but was LOTs nicer. Very helpfull and friendly people that helped in docking undocking and getting fuel. Had a beautiful uneventful day going to Offatts. Only issue was got there at low tide and the entrance to Offatts off the ICW is sholed up. At one point had only .9 ft beneath the keep. When clear of the shole, it was 7 ft all the way. Anchored, had our arival wine, cheese and sasuage and loafed the rest of the day.
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