with SEVEN bascule bridges to pass
under. Our timing is good and we manage to make most of the bridge openings we had hoped for and only need to put the anchor down once when a bridge was not able to open on schedule. 
We were also delayed at the third bridge as another sailboat had been pushed up against it by the current when the bridge was closed and we watched as it was safely towed to shore. The Jupiter Inlet area is very tricky with lots of current and strong winds.We make it to the Lake Worth area and our jumping off point for the Bahamas by 2:00. We plan to stay at the Rivieria Municipal Marina in order to prepare Argo for tomorrows crossing but the current is so strong here it is impossible to manoeuver into the slip provided. We opted for the more expensive location of Sailfish Marina where the slip is at least large enough to accomodate Argo's bulk.
Sailfish Marina is located on Singer Island, a manicured, prosperous, residential oasis. We enjoyed walking around the island on its cobbled footpaths which weaved through well cared for parkettes.
The marina/resort is hopping with activity and there is a popular restaurant and live entertainment as well as a small craft market. We do find the charge of $3.00 a foot a bit excessive though, especially when we realize it would have been cheaper to rent a room at the
resort!!Argo's lines are checked, decks are scrubbed and gear is stowed, all in anticipation of tomorrow's crossing.
The weather window is small and is only expected to last for 2 days so we are anxious to catch this opening and plan to leave at the break of dawn.
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