Bradenton and Sarasota

On November 30th we moved on to Twin Dolphins Marina. The next day we moved across to the Bradenton Yacht Club where we enjoyed several days of marina life. The Yacht Club has a beautiful building and a good chef. Most of the people who belong keep their boats on canals nearby. The yacht basin had only about fifty slips. When we came in to the basin, the wind and current were strong in the same direction. The dockmaster who attempted to assist us in tying up could not pull our bow against the current and wind. I jokingly said he should try pulling it with the Gator he rode over on. He hooked the line up and was able to use the machine to pull our bow over to the position in the picture.

We anchored off Sarasota and dinghied ashore. Sarasota is home to circus museums and clown statues populate the streets like the horses in our area. We enjoyed walking around the city and shopping in the upscale shops nearby.