Thursday, January 12, 2023

Titusville - The ICW is Constipated

 

The egret owns this spot. He’s here everyday looking for his next meal

The Donald Ross bridge south of Jupiter Inlet has gone kaput. In order for a sailboat to pass through, the bridge has to be raised and that has not been possible since the weekend. There are hundreds of boats north of the bridge that are headed south for warmer weather and need to pass through the bridge. They are all waiting in various marinas, anchorages, or moorings. 

This seems like an expensive way to provide shade. I’ve never seen anything like it elsewhere.

I talked to the engineering group responsible for fixing the bridge and they do not sound encouraging on a quick repair. Now the word is, “Some time next week, we’ll know more”. I’ll call my contact again Friday around 11:30 to see if there’s any new news. 

In the meantime, it’s wonderfully warm weather here but the weekend is predicted to be much, much colder with another front coming through. We’re sitting and waiting, trying to decide what to do next week when we’re due to leave to go south. Every year, it always seem to be something to keep you on your toes. 


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