Boats, People and Dogs

Fort Lauderdale delivers as usual. Docked at Las Olas, sitting in the cockpit, one sees an endless parade of every kind of vessel imaginable—speed boats sporting multiple motors, kayaks, beautiful sailboats, Sea Ray cruisers loaded with deck lizards and huge motor yachts offering every comfort imaginable—check out Steven Spielberg’s boat that carries 3 jetskis and a thirty foot motor launch in its belly!



Another window for my collection




Who let the dogs out?


Hollywood Broadwalk

Every time we’ve visited Fort Lauderdale, we’ve said, “We should take the Water Taxi tour. Then, one thing always leads to another and, like the bateau mouche in Paris, we never do it. Finally! Along with Jim and Ellie, s/v FinniRish, we became tourists in Fort Lauderdale. The tour was fun. The commentary about the houses (mansions) that line the New River was worth the trip. Not having to worry about driving the boat was wonderful. Brunch at a crêperie provided some great people (and dog) watching. We took advantage of connecting to a boat that took us down to Hollywood. The beach and the Broadwalk were crowded. More people watching par excellence!


A "bicycle" built for four?


I just love this house on the New River. It's for sale--just several million dollars!





We spent a bit of time with our friend Al. He had a couple of projects to do on his boat, “Moon Taxi.” We went with him on its maiden voyage. It was the first time he had ever sailed the boat. Under Claudia’s careful and expert helmsmanship we sailed North from Ft Lauderdale and back.














This house is pretty nice, too.


The audacity of the owner of this yacht to choose to paint his tub the same color as Now or Never!




Steven Spielberg's yacht is 282 feet long. If you want to spend time aboard, don't bring along too many friends, its crew of 26 can only accommodate 12 passengers!


In the belly of the beast


Things get a little whimsical

Whimsical, indeed!