A bouncy sleep as the wind swings around to the north in the early morning hours. Cool and crisp at dawn. Sail off anchor 7:10.
7:30 round Harriman Point, turn downwind. I could sail directly to Green Island but instead sail out and around Tinker and Bar Islands. With great wind, why not?
9:00, just past Bar Island, turn west toward Green Island. Wind on the beam, 4.4.
9:30 sail just below Green Island with the little lighthouse.
Perfect weather to end the cruise, sailing close hauled under bright blue skies.
Begin making a series of tacks between Green Island to the east and Naskeag Point to the west.
The wind is building as we tack into Herrick Bay. If I were sailing any farther I would round up and tuck in a reef, maybe both reefs. Instead I round up and bring down the sails. Docked 10:40. The summer cruise is done.
12.44 NM
Thanks for taking me along with you Steve! So many great pictures. I am currently reading a book about Maine lobster boats and their builders so this was very timely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for following along! Steve
ReplyDeleteSteve, we haven't heard from you for almost a month. Are things okay with you?
ReplyDeleteBeen sailing Chesapeake Bay, for about a month. Home next week and will start publishing the log. Steve
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