Awake at up at 5:45. Hot tea with breakfast. Clear skies, light winds. An eagle flies along the beach as I listen to weather. Remnants of Hurricane Debbie arrive late evening. Heavy rains tomorrow and the following day. A beautiful forecast for the day after that.
7:35 under power to get out of the shallows, it is low tide and we are sitting over a bed of kelp and eel grass. 7:45 under sail in almost no wind. Two eagles take flight from a little point near the entrance to the Thorofare. Making less than a knot.
8:10 motorsailing through the Thorofare against the tide. A lobster boat coming from the opposite direction slows down to reduce wake, friendly waves from the man and woman on board.
8:35 out of the Thorofare, and windless. Under power to Jonesport. 9:20 on Moosabec Reach, a strong opposing tide. Docked Jonesport 10:05. Empty of the head. Walk up to the convenience store for lunch of a BLT, cup of chicken stew and bottled iced tea.
12:20 cat off, 12:30 sails up on the reach in a very light southwest breeze. Struggle with the wind, drifting in circles, dodging lobster pot floats and staying clear of the main channel. Better wind 1:50 near Pig Island.
2:05 tacking between Great Wass Island to the west and Harbor Island to the east. Lots of islets and sailing around them is a joy. Some have small houses on them, others just seals. Overcast moves in and the breeze is chilly, put on a sweater.
A great afternoon of sailing. I look at a couple spots for anchoring on future visits. With the weather coming no doubt I'll be anchoring in Mud Hole.
Late afternoon skies clear and the sunshine feels good. Anchor down in the Mud Hole 4:15.
14.26 NM
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