Hurricane Lee was downgraded to a tropical depression by the time it reached Maine, and it stayed 100 nautical miles offshore. So in spite of the warnings and preparation, it mostly turned into a very gusty day, and there was minimal damage other than some downed power lines.
We went to the yard to check that True North was secure on the hard, which she was. We continue to be impressed with the efficiency and professionalism of Yankee Boatyard.
With our work done sooner than planned, and the boat secure, we spent Friday enjoying the area, while waiting for Lee. We made the obligatory pilgrimage to LL Bean’s flagship store in Freeport and enjoyed lunch at the famous Haraseeket Lobster Shack in South Freeport.
When we awoke on Saturday and looked out the window, it was somewhat anticlimactic. Rather than buildings with their roofs blown off, fallen trees strewn all over the road and boats pushed up onto land, all we saw were swaying trees in gusty wind… fortunately. So we spent another day enjoying the area.
Sunday, we set sail for Rochester. We had light southwesterly winds, so we put the U-Haul on a close-haul starboard tack as we headed south through southern Maine, New Hampshire and into Massachusetts. We tacked westward onto a close-reach port tack along the Massachusetts Turnpike. Seas were calm, except for the potholes we encountered when entering New York State.
This is our final post for this season so we wish all of our readers fair winds and following seas. We thank you all for your interest, comments and support. And again, a special thanks to Judy, Alex, Pete, Carol, David and Barrie back in Rochester who looked after things while we were away.
Stay tuned next year when we will continue to cruise New England. We hope to have you aboard again!
Captain Sandy & Other Captain Dan
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Thoroughly loved following your adventures. So glad Lee was not a major factor. Can’t wait to hear about some of your adventures in person.
Welcome home!
Thanks, Joe. Nice to see you at RYC yesterday.
Veinards… quel voyage !
Je suis néanmoins un peu déçu ! Depuis plus de 40 ans que j’entends parler de Bangor j’espèrais bien vous rencontrer là-bas ? mais pas de Kerpelman en vue. Et la ville elle-même..rien de terrible. Même pas une statue de toi. 1000 habitants, 3 bistrots … mais attends c’est bien du Bangor sur l’île de Belle-île dans le Morbihan en Bretagne que tu nous parlais ????
Allez bon retour les amis et encore bravo
Alain
Un Bangor peut en cacher un autre !
I loved every minute reading about your adventure. I’m glad you had a great time, and there were no major adverse events from mother nature. Thank you for sharing the journey; felt like I was seeing the sights with you!
Thanks, Lean. Glad you enjoyed our blog. Cu soon.
Thank you for sharing your regularly posts…and you Odyssey. I felt connected to both of you and look forward to hearing more about what you learned and discovered.
Oh, I’m glad you have returned safely.
Thanks, Richard. Cu soon!
Dan and Sandy, thank you for allowing us to be included on your amazing adventure. Did it go as fast for you two as it did for me? So what are you thinking for next year’s sailing?
Hi Shep, It went fast. Next year we’ll continue to explore the New England coast. We’ll restart the blog then. Hope you’re all well. D & S
Merci pour votre blogue, quelle belle plume vous avez; chaque texte est pensée et vos photos magnifiques nous ont fait vivre votre aventure comme si on y était 😉
Bon retour à la maison et plaisir dans vos projets !
Au plaisir de se revoir,
Ln et Ben xx
Merci les deux, non seulement d’avoir suivi le blog, mais d’avoir fait partie de l’expérience ! Bon courage pour la suite de votre aventure quand ce sera possible. On pense à vous.
Thanks for including us in your the wonderful adventure! And I learned a lot along the way. A big hug from us in Florida!
Thanks, Jonas. It was great. Kind of unfinished business from when I wasn’t able to cross the Atlantic with you many years ago.
Welcome ashore!! It was great fun reading of your adventures⛵️
Thanks, Alicia. Glad to have you aboard. Hope you achieve your catamaran cruising goal next season.
Thank you for your posts. So incredibly written and the pictures were amazing. An experience and memories you will never forget. Welcome back!!
Thanks, Don!
Belle aventure, et bravo pour l’avoir si bien menée! Bon atterrissage, ça va vous faire bizarre après tous ces mois en bateau.
Impatient de connaître le prochain épisode.
Amitiés depuis Samos
Merci, Jean-Charles. C’était un peu inspiré par votre grande voyage à voile il y a longtemps. A bientôt en Suisse.
Quite the adventure! Glad you’re back safe and sound…read as often as I could and loved it. Dave
Thanks, Dave. Didn’t know you were aboard but appreciate the interest. Hope you’re all well. Dan