Before getting into the recap, I’d like to point out that today (September 25) is National Lobster Day, which I’m sure is front and center on your yearly celebration agenda.
What a season it’s been. 3 months at sea. 53 passages, 1,116 nautical miles traveled (1,338 miles, 2,153 km), and countless views, experiences, and encounters with both people and wildlife.
How do you summarize a season like this? You can’t really, but here are a few highlights.
Thank you for coming along. Thank you for your comments, questions and encouragement. Thank you for tolerating some of the goofier posts and occasional groaning about political affairs.
I write this blog for many reasons. One is that you seem to enjoy it. It’s also a great way for us to reminisce as the vastness of experiences can fade over time. FInally, it provides good references for future cruises, or for others sailing in the same region.
Next year, we plan to return to Canada, to further explore the Maritime provinces.
Have a good Fall and Winter. See you next Spring for more adventures!
June
Provincetown
Annual Portuguese Festival and Blessing of the Fleet
July
Provincetown (again)
Front row seats for 4th of July fireworks and parade
Plymouth
Following in the Pilgrims' footsteps
Stellwagen Bank
Up front and personal with whales
Provincetown (again #2)
Adopted by seals
Nantucket
A trip back in time to whaling days
Martha's Vineyard
One of our new favorite stops
Salty Dawgs
Our first experience with a cruising club
August
Brooklin Boatyard
Learning how amazing boats are designed and built
Other-Worldly Sunsets
Incredible sunsets such as this one over the Egemoggin Reach
Dolphin Encounters
Fascinating sea mammals as curious about us as we are of them
Way Down East
Exploring the most remote part of the Maine coast
Friendly Encounters
Coincidental encounters with neighbors and friends
Ubiquitous Fog
Part of coastal life in these parts... it has its charm
Castine
A hidden treasure of history and the home of Maine Maritime Academy
Great Sailing
Exceptionally favorable conditions for sailing
September
Giving Back
Volunteering for the USCG Auxiliary
Casco Bay
Exploring a beautiful bay right in the back yard
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Some distance covered, Dan and Sandy, with your recollections hitting a lot of what makes the coast of New England so enchanting for cruising!
I really love the blog and you sharing your experiences with us. I look forward to next year (and hopefully a visit to Maine) adventures!
Ok captain I have a question high and low tides does where we are make a difference ?
I was in Ireland and saw the tide go way out after growing up in southern CA we never had such a difference.
Know the bay of funday has great tide changes can you help explain to this land lover.
Thx
Hi Carol, It absolutely does. It depends on so many factors, such as relative moon position, open / closed body of water, “slosh” time (water takes longer to slosh back and forth depending on the size of the body of water), funnel effect (narrowing inlet vs. open water), bathymetry, depth, etc. Yes, the Bay of Fundy has ~50 foot tides.
Yes! I love your blog too. It makes me dreaming the real Life I would live. Thanks and waiting to whatch you next year!
Alls well that ends well
Bon repos … au sec !
Great blog! I have loved traveling with you again. Hunker down and have a great winter🫶
Been fun following along this Season!
It’s all your fault :-).
Been fun following your and Sandy’s summertime adventures. Some quite an eyeopener for one of those weird marine scientists that rarely leaves land anymore ;). Looking forward to hopefully catch up in ch. Take care xx
On my way to CH tomorrow. Let me know when you’ll be there.
We have loved following along on your adventures! We take our boat up to the boatyard tomorrow.
I hope you keep the blog up. It’s fun and interesting.
What a wonderful summer. You traveled great deal. Congratulations
Larry