We’re pining our existence again, somewhat envious of those who are now sailing south toward the sun, despite the pandemic. Sitting ashore, looking out at another new day, watching mist slowly burning off as the sun rises, we’re just not up to taking that risk. As the remaining leaves blow off from trees after spawning …
Two Steps Forward; One Step Back?
4/1/20 - Make early decision to settle on dry land for another year, get job, buy car, One step backwards. Our newest plan, but we’re still not 100% on board. Covid-19. Need I say more? 6/10/20 - (Father’s Day) Arrived back in Newburyport, after departing Culebra on Mother’s Day. Another memorable journey. 8/1/20 - Early …
Coldness Approaches – Back To Maine
I always find it difficult to reduce the word count, as there’s just way too much to regurgitate, many weeks of priceless cruising memories, into just a few paragraphs. For the readers running short on time, feel free to skim, but I’m breaking this overflowing bowl of trick-or-treat goodies into larger bite-size mouthfuls. Enjoy! First …
How Much Is Really Necessary?
It’s starting to feel cold now as we approach September, cruising the beautiful outer Maine islands. Yesterday, our morning satellite weather forecast confirmed that we’d be seeing a strong NW wind starting overnight. We impatiently waited for fog to lift from our exposed anchorage on the north side of Isle Au Haut. Couldn’t beat the …
Simple Things…
Maine’s pretty nice. I can’t say we’ve ever before sailed our home into a more serene and tranquil location than this little area north of Pemaquid. We’re tucked nicely into a very quiet cove, sheltering from the strong northerlies predicted today. At least two species of diving ducks, cormorants, plovers, eagles and other birds I …
