Wake to a thick fog 5:45. Breakfast with hot tea as I watch the fog clearing. Sail off anchor 8:15 in light wind. 8:55 the long-forgotten blue skies put in an appearance as we sail by the Eagle Island Lighthouse. How nice.
The bell on green "3A" buoy ringing nearby as we drift through a swirling tide line at the point. 9:20 a little breeze, 1.7.
Forecast is for blue skies and light winds, I decide to enjoy the day at this little archipelago. Along with Eagle Island, I can see Butter Island, Barred Island, Great Spruce Head Island and Bear Island, not to mention Scrag and Channel Rocks and several unnamed rocks and ledges.
I sail through the anchorage on the west side of Eagle Island, a mixture of sailboats and lobster boats. A cruising couple on the JENNIE TEAL out of Rockport motor over to say hello.
12:00 some wind rounding Butter Island. 12:45 stronger wind fills in, 4.9 passing Barred Island and turning upwind past Great Spruce Head Island. Wonderful sailing.
2:15 light wind turning north to round Bear Island. Ospreys in flight and seals sunning on the rocks.
Some good afternoon wind as we complete the little circumnavigation. Anchor down at 3:30. Boom tent up to get out of the sun, solar panel mounted outside the boom tent to charge batteries. A great afternoon for reading and relaxing.
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