Monthly Archives: September 2012
Pictures
Here are some pictures from Isles of Shoals through the Cape Cod Canal. Approaching Isles of Shoals on the Maine/New Hampshire border: Hotel on the southern island: Random pictures from our mooring in the harbor: Heading south from Isles of Shoals to Cape Cod Canal: Power plant inside the east end of the canal: Red … Continue reading
Block Island RI
We are anchored in Great Salt Pond, Block Island RI. We left Onset at 0730 this morning in the pouring rain, headed down the channel into Buzzard’s Bay, the sound and Block Island. We actually got to sail for several hours today, just awesome. We were doing between 6 and 7 kts with just the head sail, then the winds … Continue reading
Update
Our stay at Isles of Shoals was great but short. We stopped just long enough to take a nap and eat dinner before leaving for Cape Cod. We are trying to take advantage of the few favorable winds we can find. After a very peaceful rest we got up, ate dinner, did the dishes and … Continue reading
Isle of Shoals
We have arrived at Isles of Shoals. Gosport Harbor is spectacular. We had a beautiful ride today, north winds pushing us the entire way. We picked up a mooring, going to eat lunch, get some sleep and head for the Cape Cod Canal late tonight. Hopefully we’ll update again from Onset MA. You can click on the map tab … Continue reading
Staying Put
We tried to leave this morning but wind and wave would not permit. We bashed into heavy seas and 20 knot head winds for a while before we decided to turn around and head back. So we are anchored again by Richmond Island until Thursday morning, at least that’s what our plan is based on the … Continue reading