Every year for 9 years, I have made a trip across much of South Florida on Veteran's day weekend with a few other boats. We trailer 1 hour to Belle Glade, FL where we launch at "Slim's Fish Camp" (SE corner of Lake Okeechobee). From Belle Glade, we cruise around the south rim canal of Okeechobee until it joins the Caloosahatchee River at Moore Haven. From there the River meets the Gulf of Mexico beyond Ft Myers (and the islands of Sannibel and Captiva).
Our Trip is 165 miles round trip, and we stay at the Best Western Waterfront in Ft Myers before returning to Belle Glade. This year was only 2 days, but sometimes we stay longer and cruise out to North Captiva Island
Admiral Dana and Captain Ray (me) with first mate Ginger (not shown are Steve and Carla, our friends)
Coming out of the Lock at Clewiston after going into the renound bass fishing headquarters "Roland Martin Marina" on the south side of Lake Okeechobee
Passing through Moore Haven, FL The beginning of the Caloosahatchee River at the SW corner of Lake O
Ginger enjoying the ride.
Arrived and docked at the Best Western Waterfront Hotel in Ft Myers, FL
Gabriel and Victoria (sisters from the other boat) enjoying the view of the Sunset
Leaving the Best Western the next morning for the trip home.
This was the first year in the "new" boat. Everything went perfectly, and we enjoyed the comfort of the Horizon 240
