Thursday, March 15, 2018

Longboat Key - Feb 7-Mar 8

The PV2 continues it's well deserved rest at Longboat Key. While the boat has not moved, the crew has changed on a weekly basis. After spending a few days settling in at the marina and preparing the boat for his absence, the Captain headed back home to Michigan and back to work.  While the Captain's away, the crew will play!  Sheli called on friends to assist her in "caring" for the PV2.
Deb Deters, Vicki Stroven and Karen Dupy all took turns spending time living on the boat with Sheli and enjoying the many amenities of Longboat Key area.  Everyday was sunny, hot and wonderful!  Days were filled with walks, beach time, swimming in the Gulf of Mexico as well as the pools, exploring on the dinghy and of course shopping!

On March 3, the Captain returned to relax for a few days and reclaim his first mate!  It was so exciting to have the Captain back that even the manatees showed up next to the boat to greet him.

On March 8, we sadly left the PV2 behind and flew back to Michigan. We will return in April to bring the boat to Charlotte Harbor where we will have it hauled out of the water and stored on land for the summer.






    Docked at Longboat Key Club Moorings.


    Friends from home!  Marlin and Lori Brower stopped by!


    Sheli & Deb at Anna Maria Island.

   
    Sheli & Vicki at Bradenton Beach.


    Sheli & Karen in Sarasota.


    Awesome Longboat Key beach!


     What a day at the beach!

   
     Manatee - aka Sea Cow, aka Wally!


    Don't you just want to scrub those barnacles off his back?


    Cruising Sarasota Bay.


    OK, maybe it's not all work!