Jones Fruit Dock

(Thursday April 7 - Dist: 49.6 mi; Avg Speed: 8.7 mph; TTT: 5:50 hrs)

Jones Fruit Dock was owned by an elderly gentleman who ran a fruit stand so boaters could get fresh fruit while on the water.  He allowed boats to overnight with little or no amenties but when he passed away a couple of years ago overnight docking was discouraged.  Just recently the county is trying to re-open the dock and just yesterday, Rho-Jo and Lady Royale were the first to deposit their $20 for dockage.  We were the third and it was nice to tie up to a dock rather than anchoring somewhere nearby.  The stars seemed brilliant that night.

The actual travel from Stuart to here was peaceful and uneventful; some really nice houses, some not; plenty of islands and interesting shoreline, dolphins, pelicans, fish jumping, etc.  A great day for cruising.