It was windier than we had hoped for as we pulled out of Black Point, but we were anxious to get up to Miami.

    

Traveling up Biscayne Bay we encountered dozens (we quit counting at 25) of go-fast outboards, probably a boat club on an excursion to the Keys. They were flying!

    

As we got closer to Miami we saw hundreds of sailboats here for the multi-class sailing regattas taking place.  They are here to compete for the celebrated Miami Sailing Week on Biscayne Bay.  There were teams representing countries from all over the world.

        

The images of the journey through the Port of Miami do not do it justice.  The sites were so impressive – everything from the buildings, the boats (ships), and the bridges were in excess – but exhilarating!

    

    

                

Ultimately we docked at Haulover Beach Marina in North Miami.  In high winds we successfully docked against a concrete bulkhead in a small angled slip.

        

The nearest restaurant was a hike over Haulover Pass into the high-rent district of Miami.  We passed The Ritz Carlton, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany’s and Saks Fifth Avenue – to name a few!

            

After the Miami sunset over Bal Harbour, we dined at Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill – in full St. Patrick’s Day regalia.

    

    

….not sure why so many restaurants in Florida staple bills to the walls and ceilings……..

        

……tomorrow we will check out the beach……..