Cat’s Paw

17-Nov-23 - 14:00 - Departed T&J. Mark Christianson crew. Had some issues with the diesel. Had to bleed the injectors.  Just before Redfish point we were nearly run down by an asshole in large go fast. I don’t think he saw us until the last second. I contacted Art on Radiant and planned to rendezvous at Pine Island. Passing Tarpon Point we decided to stop there. We weren’t sure we could make Pine Island before dark. Anchored for the night in Glover Bight.  Tranquility (Lee and Colisa) arrived later and anchored off our port bow. 18-Nov-23 - 07:00 - Departed Glover bight right behind Lee and Colisa on Tranquility (Hunter 380). Headed for Pelican Bay. Joined the ICW right behind James and Gina on Y-Knot (Hunter 436). Got the jib out and managed to sail all the way thru the Miserable Mile. Speed topped 7 knots a couple of times. Saw Art and Jackie anchored off St James City.  Just past the Miserable Mile Y-Knot lost power. I offered to stop and assist but James said “press on”. Had to

7-Nov-23 - Moved Cat’s Paw from storage lot to the work yard.   10-Nov-23 - 14:00 - Launched and departed Glades with Craig Klocke and Mark Christianson as crew. Stopped at Port Labelle Marina and spent the night tied to the fuel dock.   8-Nov-23 - 06:55 - Departed Port Labelle.   13:45 - Northbound on the CC Rim Canal struck submerged obstruction in the vicinity of G55. We were hard aground. Contacted Towboat US but managed to get free after about 15 minutes.   14:30 - Home at last. With one minor exception it was a great trip.