After four going away parties, it is finally time to say good-by to Texas. We decided to take a long leisurely sail down the Texas coast to Port Aransas prior to making the Gulf crossing. The plan is to relax in Port Aransas, have one more going away party and waiting for a good weather window. Then make the 7 day crossing non-stop to the Dry Tortugas, followed by a stop in Key West for some fun, see friends in Marathon, and end up in West Palm Beach to start a major refit on the boat.