Getting downer east

Tom McDonagh

We left the tranquillity of the upper Sacco River to full on 20+ knots of wind. We reefed the main and Yankee to no overburden the old gal. We had seas from 3-5 feet swells with 5 second period pretty much from the stern. Overall, it was a spirited sail till we reached Jaquish Island. A squall loomed from the west causing us to hurriedly dowse the main and Yankee. We had sideways rain bordering on hail and had 20-25 knots from every point of the compass. We motored through the somewhat narrow cut between sloop ledge and Oak Island. From there it was straight shot to Snow Island. We sure hoped we would miss the drama. I should have heeded more experienced sailors advice! But now we are farther east and you cannot beat the snow Island Anchorage!

Boat & Crew

sv RedShift

Tayana, Tayana37

Laura Sailor (Co-Captain)

Other, Female

Tom McDonagh

Owner