Mobile to Pensacola

Mobile Bay sure is a large body of water. We ran over 3 hours across the Bay to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Luckily the bay waters were smooth, just as predicted. We traveled 35 miles arriving in Gulf Shores, AL at 1:30 p.m. We stayed two nights at Homeport Marina, a really nice and modern facility. The marina is located adjacent to the infamous LULU's directly on the ICW. LULU's is a lively restaurant run by Jimmy Buffet's sister, Lucy.

"Mobile Bay Lighthouse-Middle of Mobile Bay"

"Mobile is 30 miles behind us now!"

"Back in protected waters of the ICW leaving Mobile Bay"

"LULU's Restaurant on the ICW"

We made another 35 mile run from Gulf Shores, AL to Pensacola, FL. The last 10 miles got a bit choppy due to the 20 mph wind with gusts to 30. We docked at another nice marina, Palafox Pier. This marina is located in downtown Pensacola. We spotted about 20 porpoises on this run. It was amazing to see them swim along beside the boat, some even swimming just under the bow. They moved too quick to get a photo! On today's trip we crossed our wake, as they say. We went by Bear Point Marina where Play Dough was docked when we purchased her. We then passed the boat's original owner's house on the ICW.

"The Wharf, a mega complex in Orange Beach, AL"

"Play Dough's previous owner's home"

"Welcome to Florida!"

"Docked in downtown Pensacola"