Rody on watch again, as we round Whitehead Island at the southern entrance to Muscle Ridge Channel. The fog flirted with us, but eventually ran away.
Leaving Tenants Harbor, we were on a mission. Friends from Jamestown were staying on the north shore of Deer Isle along the Eggemoggin Reach, had a deep water dock to offer, and had invited us for a visit. And there was just a two-day window to catch up with them. So off we went, up Muscle Ridge Channel, north the length of Penobscot Bay, and into Eggemoggin Reach. With the exception of a little fog at the entrance to Muscle Ridge, it was a gorgeous day to be out on the water. We had a great ride, and the views were beautiful. By 3:00 pm we were alongside the dock on The Reach, and Enzo and Renata were there to meet us. Continue reading Maine Cruise 2018 – Deer Isle and Our Very Own Personal Chefs→
It’s so familiar to us now, having cruised the coast for four-to-five weeks pretty much every year for the last twenty years, that the thrill that awaits first-timers has worn off. We almost didn’t make the trip this year because it just didn’t hold the grip on us like it has in the past, but somehow, we still went.
The schooner Eastwind.
We do love Maine. This year, our approach was a little different from previous years. We kept it simple. We catered to the needs of the dogs and crew more than the need to explore and create adventure. It might seem like a boring cruise to some, but for us it was visiting comfortable spots and keeping the thrill-factor to a minimum. Maybe we’re getting older. Continue reading Maine Cruise 2018 – Tenants Harbor→
Crossing the Gulf of Maine by trawler is different from doing it by sailboat. First, we can go faster. Second, we’d really rather not do it at night because of the lobster pot issue. Third, you can’t — wait for it… — sail. It’s motoring the whole way.
Our Tug is really comfortable motoring at seven to eight knots. Most of all, the noise level is acceptable and can be tolerated for long periods of time. It’s the ‘happy place’, as long as you don’t need to get somewhere fast. Continue reading Maine Cruise 2018 – Gulf of Maine to Boothbay→
When we cruise, we rarely plan more than a day ahead. And even when we do plan, we usually change our minds. That’s how we got to Scituate.
Figuring out how to get to Maine is always a puzzle, especially with two dogs. We sit with our iPads calculating the distances and times for different runs and argue the pros and cons of countless alternatives. On the sailboat(s) we generally did the straight shot overnight, either from Provincetown or directly from the Cape Cod Canal. With the Tug, it’s different. Continue reading Maine Cruise 2018 – Scituate→
We spent three nights in Cuttyhunk, anchored near the shallows in the northwest corner. The first night, the last Thursday in July, was lovely. The harbor was uncrowded and the weather was perfect. Flybridge Evening weather, the Cuttyhunk Raw Bar, and great views. Continue reading Maine Cruise 2018 – Cuttyhunk→
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