Had a wonderful night sail from Maine over to Nova Scotia.
Left Rockland with Westerly winds which lightened through the night. A small whale breached in front of the boat as the sun was rising. We came across a huge Basking Shark, several pods of dolphins, a Sunfish, and also a floating whale carcass (bleh) Arrive in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, tied to a mooring ball and checked into Canada (Yay!!!). WE MADE IT TO NOVA SCOTIA!!!
Left Salem at sunrise and motored in the fog till the wind filled in from behind. Saw a small whale breaching with visible injuries as it tried to get away from at least one shark which we saw nearby. Anchored at Jewell Island for the night before continuing to Rockland. Lot of lobster pots to dodge the entire way. Saw a small-nose dolphin, several seals, and a sunfish along the way. Anchored in Rockland just outside the mooring field.
Sailed from Plymouth, MA to Salem, MA. Getting into Salam was chaotic there are so many boats in this area! We also hooked up to a mooring ball for the first time ever!
We went from Stonington, CT to Plymouth, MA headed to Salem tomorrow. It was a great day. We even listened to and finished a book during the trip.
After a week in Stonington and watching the fireworks on the 4th, we hoisted anchor early the next morning towards Cape Cod. We timed our trip to motor through the canal with the current (and glad we did). We passed Peter (@DangerMouse) aboard Leucothea just as we excited the canal. Prefect wind conditions for our sail up to Salem from there.
After cleaning the bottom of the boat it was time to head to shore to meet up with family for some much needed ice cream!
This was one of the coldest trips we have done so far and it’s probably going to continue being cold as we keep heading up the east coast to Nova Scotia.
This passage was timed with the currents and some shifting wind. Started out a bit rough but the water smoothed out as the sun was setting. We'd seen lots of crab pots and debris which makes for a nervous night watch. Always great to greet the sunrise and we anchored shortly after.
Departed Ellis Island after waiting for a favorable current to sail along East River to Port Washington. Made really good time and fun to see the city from the water.
