January 21,2014 Tuesday, Mile marker 223

 Big Sabine Pt. anchorage, didn't drag too much.  Woke up at 3:30 am with clear skies and no wind, went right back to sleep.  6:30 Woke up again to overcast, misty, windy West at 15 kts and cool (40"s).  Forecast was for winds out of the NW at 20-30 kts by afternoon.  Decided to make a run for Ft. Walton City Dock.  Raised the jib with the motor, went 6.7 to 6.9 kts at times, 30-35 on the scream meter for those of you who have sailed with us before. Curt had to decrease the motor speed because I couldn't stand up in the galley to make breakfast.  Dumped an 8 ou. glass of orange juice that was sitting on the counter into the cubby holes where they dishes were stored.  I wasn't a happy camper and thought Curt was just having a good time seeing how far he could lean the boat over(heeling is uncomfortable on deck but worse down below).  Water was bubbling up in the sink we were heeled so far over.  Finally after he slowed the engine down I was able to pour another glass of O.J. and make the bagels with cream cheese for breakfast.  11:30 arrived in Ft. Walton City Dock, free with no hookup but that's okay, we'll be secure in the high wind.  Had lunch,walked to the Library then back to the boat for a 2 hour nap.  We've not done that before on this trip.  Nice.  Had supper then went to grocery store and exploring the downtown area.

 Cloudy skies in the morning

 Neat Sun Rays out of the clouds over Santa Rosa Island

 Clouds getting darker, wind picking up

 This is the tilt we're on(Check out the O.J. level in the glass after Curt slowed the engine down probably a 15 degree on the scream meter, still up to 20 degrees heeling  to starboard.

 Dolphins again jumping, see the splash behind us