Founding Fathers

The monument to the Founding Fathers of Plymouth.

Sunset

Running South

We had an easy run south to Plymouth today, where we will wait out some strong winds.

Erin

No summer trip would be complete without hurricane planning. Erin will be approaching us later this week, so we'll be watching closely to see if we need to run for cover. In this graphic there is a small probability of strong winds around Cape Cod, but we'll be playing it safe. We can run west through Long Island Sound if needed.

Reunion

In Marblehead, Suzan had the chance to catch up with her high school friends!

Close Quarters

When the wind dies, things get wonky in the mooring field. Boats start pointing in all directions and contact is a real possibility. We're keeping an eye out and we'll fend off if the boats get too close to each other.

Marblehead

This is the largest mooring field I've ever been in. Sensei is out there somewhere!

Marblehead

Cold Front

We had another thunderstorm last evening, heralding a cold front passing over us. Clear, breezy, and cool today.

Gloucester

Clearing skies this morning, after a strong downpour last night. Even though the winds were never stronger than 20 knots, one boat dragged anchor just outside the mooring field. The owners were onboard and re-anchored without too much drama.

Incoming Storm

Lightning on the horizon, wind up to 19 knots…

Thatcher Island

Along our route today. It was a bumpy ride but Sensei did fine with it.

Portland

We had dinner with friends at "Scales" last evening. It was great to catch up with friends who are also cruising.

Big Boats

There are some really big boats here.

Urban Boating

Our berth in Portland.

Narrow Gauge

There's a narrow gauge railroad here that you can ride along the waterfront on weekends.

Entering Portland Harbor

Robinsons Wharf

Live music today!

Boothbay

Water

We're in Bucks Harbor for fuel and water.

Sensei After Dark

Eric and Eveleen joined us for dinner aboard, and took this picture as they headed back to shore.

Sedgwick

Almost a full moon tonight.

Sedgwick

It's a beautiful day in Sedgwick! We had an easy run from Northeast Harbor this morning, just 20 miles.

Thuya Garden

We paid a visit to Thuya Garden this morning.

Monarch

There is a healthy flutter of Monarchs here in Northeast Harbor.

Northeast Harbor

Arrived at Mount Desert Island.

Seals

Seals in Seal Bay, which explains the place name.

Seal Bay, Vinalhaven

North Haven Post Office

Vinalhaven

We had a chance to stop in and visit our friend, Howard, in Vinalhaven!

Vinalhaven

Camden

This harbor has more schooners than I've ever seen in one place. 

So Much Varnish!

Mount Battie

This morning I hiked with our friends from Aoife to the top of Mount Battie. That's Camden Harbor in the background.

Camden