September 15th, 2019
RAIN
On clearing the Canal we had torrential rain that was so heavy I got the washing up liquid out and scrubbed the deck. There was so much water about that it was better than using a hose. The wind then rose and we had great fun surfing down to Newport Rhode Island with 30knts up the chuff. A fun and varied day which blew away all the cobwebs from so much motoring in Maine. As ever Newport was lovely and all the more so for evening meals with Keith/Kathy and then the Magic family in their beautiful homes.
September 15th, 2019
INDUSTRIAL
The weather started to turn as we entered the Cape Cod Canal four hours after leaving Plymouth. After the beauty of Maine it all felt rather industrial.
September 15th, 2019
PLYMOUTH DAWN
We left at dawn from Plymouth and as you can see the lobstermen were heading out with us. These working boats go like the wind and are very very noisy - I love them.
September 10th, 2019
THANKYOU MAINE
Tomorrow we reenter the Cape Cod Canal and so close our Maine Chapter after six and a half action packed weeks. It has been such a good time and the amazing thing is that we have only scratched the surface. As you can see from the chart we had a pretty good crack at it though - Thankyou Maine
September 10th, 2019
BED
We love social history so one of our favorites was the last standing house that harks back to the Mayflower. It was built 47 years after they landed and was habited by pilgrims who sailed over in the Mayflower. It was full of interest including the little known fact that Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill were distant cousins through a blood line that goes back to John and Elizabeth Howland, pilgrims from the Mayflower.
We also learnt that Night Night Sleep Tight comes from the days when you used a key to tighten up the bed ropes.
September 10th, 2019
PLYMOUTH STONE
We have been tourists and have had a great day with some wonderfully interesting museums. The Mayflower is a big deal round here and they have even preserved the stone that they first stepped ashore on.
September 10th, 2019
LAUNDRY
We have arrived in Plymouth and have spent the afternoon sorting out admin including the laundry. Laundry when sailing involves lobbing your washing into a machine and then popping into the bar for a beer while the machine does its business. Being in Plymouth there was only one beer I could order and very nice it was too.
September 10th, 2019
BRIDGE
I nearly fell over with laughter when this boat shot past. I would have loved to have been at the design brief. I can only afford a dinghy but I want a full bridge..........
