Heading to Port Aransas - Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 - Costa Grande Port O'Conner to Port Aransas

After looking at the weather (wind) situation, it seemed like today was our best bet.  The wind prediction was to get higher every day so we headed out at first light, 7:00 AM, with everything tied down, expecting high winds and our boat to rock n' roll.  What a surprise when we heard a tow telling another tow that the San Antonio Bay was like the enclosed part of the ICW!  We had a great, smooth crossing.  One bay down!  Let's hope that the Rockport area is the same.

The Rockport area is usually lumpy and they were calling for the winds to pick up as the day went on.  It did pick up a little, but not what they predicted.  The weather gods were being nice to us with the wind situation but we did get a little rain.  Not a bad crossing, just a little lumpy, waves coming at us on the forward side and a light drizzle.  Teak was not real happy, she didn't seem to feel too well with the jerking of the waves.  She would not eat or drink until after we docked and were all settled in.

Safely tied up at Port Aransas City Marina!  It seems that we are exhausted after getting into ports.  It must be the sea breeze, not that we are getting older!  After resting, we decided to get out our bikes and head out for a place to have dinner.  Fins won this time! I had blackened tuna tacos and they were great!!!!!

Look what Port Aransas has!  We saw one of these boats in Destin, FL. when we anchored a couple of years ago.  I guess all the tourist spots have them.  As they were leaving the marina, they shot off their cannon and as they came in they acted like pirates.