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Saturday July 29th we are still in Robinhood Marina at
Georgetown having sent Mom and Martha back to Exeter, New
Hampshire. Mom was sad to leave and next year plans to stay an
extra week at this same cottage. We all had a great time with
her and look forward to it. We returned to the Rose and as it
was an exceptional day for varnishing Penny went at it full force.
At cocktail hour we took a dinghy tour of the harbor then
returned to the boat to clean up for date night. We had a good
dinner at the Osprey on the marina premises.
Georgetown having sent Mom and Martha back to Exeter, New
Hampshire. Mom was sad to leave and next year plans to stay an
extra week at this same cottage. We all had a great time with
her and look forward to it. We returned to the Rose and as it
was an exceptional day for varnishing Penny went at it full force.
At cocktail hour we took a dinghy tour of the harbor then
returned to the boat to clean up for date night. We had a good
dinner at the Osprey on the marina premises.
Sunday morning dawned another beautiful day and we are
expecting company. Sam and Kayda Selby of "Solstice", a 43'
Westsail that we met in Boot Key Harbor, live here in
Wiscasset and knew we were in town so they wanted to see
the Viking Rose. We spent a really nice morning visiting and
hope to see them again. Penny went back to varnishing and
Richard caught up on his reading and planning for our departure
tomorrow, if the weather remains favorable.
expecting company. Sam and Kayda Selby of "Solstice", a 43'
Westsail that we met in Boot Key Harbor, live here in
Wiscasset and knew we were in town so they wanted to see
the Viking Rose. We spent a really nice morning visiting and
hope to see them again. Penny went back to varnishing and
Richard caught up on his reading and planning for our departure
tomorrow, if the weather remains favorable.
Monday July 31 is again a gorgeous day. Showers in the morning,
waiting for the tide and current and off we go at 11:30 am. We
motored to the bridge at Southport for the 12:30 opening into
the Townsend Gut headed to Boothbay Harbor. The challenge
was the abundance of lobster pots right in the channel! We came
into the busy harbor at 1:00, had beans and franks aboard for
lunch and watched many Friendship sloops doing day sails, ferries
and lobster boats, transient cruisers passing by to entertain us.
We did a walk about town and then a sunset dinghy ride to check
it all out. Fun area and very active. The ship from the original
"Mutiny on the Bounty" is being restored here which has also
played a role in "Pirates of the Caribbean."
waiting for the tide and current and off we go at 11:30 am. We
motored to the bridge at Southport for the 12:30 opening into
the Townsend Gut headed to Boothbay Harbor. The challenge
was the abundance of lobster pots right in the channel! We came
into the busy harbor at 1:00, had beans and franks aboard for
lunch and watched many Friendship sloops doing day sails, ferries
and lobster boats, transient cruisers passing by to entertain us.
We did a walk about town and then a sunset dinghy ride to check
it all out. Fun area and very active. The ship from the original
"Mutiny on the Bounty" is being restored here which has also
played a role in "Pirates of the Caribbean."
August 1 we are looking at some incoming rain but we decided to leave in
the morning fog and head for Tenants Harbor, around Pemaquid Head and
across Muscongus Bay, about 25 miles. We had no wind so we motored
accompanied by many other boats. The further down east we head the
more lobster pots to test our skills. We are lucky so far and have not
snagged one yet, but they say we will eventually! We saw many curious
seals and small, black porpoise on our transit. We arrived at 4:00pm
under cloudy skies but no rain and picked up a mooring just off Cod End
landing. Went into pick up some lovely fresh fish for dinner after a long
dog walk. The terrain has grown hillier and the cove is quieter than last
night but still entertaining. Otis approved of the nature trail and the cod
was excellent accompanied by fresh herbs from our little garden!
the morning fog and head for Tenants Harbor, around Pemaquid Head and
across Muscongus Bay, about 25 miles. We had no wind so we motored
accompanied by many other boats. The further down east we head the
more lobster pots to test our skills. We are lucky so far and have not
snagged one yet, but they say we will eventually! We saw many curious
seals and small, black porpoise on our transit. We arrived at 4:00pm
under cloudy skies but no rain and picked up a mooring just off Cod End
landing. Went into pick up some lovely fresh fish for dinner after a long
dog walk. The terrain has grown hillier and the cove is quieter than last
night but still entertaining. Otis approved of the nature trail and the cod
was excellent accompanied by fresh herbs from our little garden!
A clear cool day dawned August 2nd and we were off our mooring at 9:00 am
with sails up at 9:30. We had very minimal winds but we are not in a hurry
today and do not have far to go. We are going northeast to Camden and
expect some rain late in the day. The wind was great for doing wing and wing
which would utilize our revived whisker pole. It was a new exercise which
Richard mastered as I knew he would. At 3:00pm we came into a very busy
harbor and picked up a mooring in the outer harbor. The anchorage was quite
rolly. Took Otis ashore for his usual duties, went shopping for potluck dinner
supplies and back aboard for the rest of the afternoon. We decided to head
in at 6:00pm but had a dinghy problem as it started to rain. Quick back to the
boat by oar and the wind was with us, thank goodness. The error was found to
be operator miscalculation so we tried again and headed to a local watering
spot, Cappy's. Had really good chowder and scallops with colorful, friendly
locals at the bar. The weather had become exceptionally warm, upper 80's,
and the crowd was glowing.
with sails up at 9:30. We had very minimal winds but we are not in a hurry
today and do not have far to go. We are going northeast to Camden and
expect some rain late in the day. The wind was great for doing wing and wing
which would utilize our revived whisker pole. It was a new exercise which
Richard mastered as I knew he would. At 3:00pm we came into a very busy
harbor and picked up a mooring in the outer harbor. The anchorage was quite
rolly. Took Otis ashore for his usual duties, went shopping for potluck dinner
supplies and back aboard for the rest of the afternoon. We decided to head
in at 6:00pm but had a dinghy problem as it started to rain. Quick back to the
boat by oar and the wind was with us, thank goodness. The error was found to
be operator miscalculation so we tried again and headed to a local watering
spot, Cappy's. Had really good chowder and scallops with colorful, friendly
locals at the bar. The weather had become exceptionally warm, upper 80's,
and the crowd was glowing.
Today we are headed to Islesboro to a gathering of fellow
cruisers who are members of Seven Seas Cruisers Association
(SSCA). We did accomplish a few chores such as laundry and
electronic parts purchases at Wayfarer Marine, a Camden
facility known for it's service. Our trip to Broad Cove on
Isleboro is only an hour and a half away under cloudy skies with
virtually no wind. We arrived to approximately 10 boats gathered
in a large comfortable cove just off the grounds of Dick and
Kathy deGrasse, our hosts. Our anchorage was comfortable and
picturesque. The weather cleared to an absolutely beautiful
evening and we watched many other members come in, including
some we had met before. The sunset was spectacular over the
hills of Camden and anticipation was high for a fun event over the
next few days.
cruisers who are members of Seven Seas Cruisers Association
(SSCA). We did accomplish a few chores such as laundry and
electronic parts purchases at Wayfarer Marine, a Camden
facility known for it's service. Our trip to Broad Cove on
Isleboro is only an hour and a half away under cloudy skies with
virtually no wind. We arrived to approximately 10 boats gathered
in a large comfortable cove just off the grounds of Dick and
Kathy deGrasse, our hosts. Our anchorage was comfortable and
picturesque. The weather cleared to an absolutely beautiful
evening and we watched many other members come in, including
some we had met before. The sunset was spectacular over the
hills of Camden and anticipation was high for a fun event over the
next few days.
Friday came in with rain so registration of boats was put
off until early afternoon clearing. Penny took Otis for a
long morning walk at the Gilkey Harbor lighthouse while
Richard decided to get our watermaker underway. Alas, a
hose he needed to replace was not one he had in stock. We
checked in and made hors d'oeuvres and headed to the
raft-up happy hour at "Ariel III", home of Alex and Diane
Beck. What a hoot! Passing plates and trading stories and
cards with 40+ dinghy mates. It was great fun!!!
off until early afternoon clearing. Penny took Otis for a
long morning walk at the Gilkey Harbor lighthouse while
Richard decided to get our watermaker underway. Alas, a
hose he needed to replace was not one he had in stock. We
checked in and made hors d'oeuvres and headed to the
raft-up happy hour at "Ariel III", home of Alex and Diane
Beck. What a hoot! Passing plates and trading stories and
cards with 40+ dinghy mates. It was great fun!!!
Saturday Penny took Otis for a long walk at the State Park
across the inlet at Warren Island, very beautiful, lush and
unspoiled. Richard prepared our scrumptious dish for the
potluck lunch, shrimp, corn, black bean and mango
salad...yummm!!! The day was glorious, warm and clear. The
festivities began at 11:00am with introductions and
announcements. We then all dove in to a huge buffet of great
food after which a meeting was held with informative guest
speakers. Mingling amongst folks who have cruised far and
wide for many years, many of them around the world, was
inspirational and wish we could have picked everyone's brain
just a little more. There were 67 vessels in attendance, a
great showing. The network is vast and well connected so I am
sure we will garner much knowledge through our association.
The event was over about 4:00pm and we all slithered away.
We invited a few new friends aboard for sundowner's: Karen
and Stephen of "Sowelu", David and Hilde of "Raven" and
Peggy and Jeff of "Moonstruck". It was fun to have them all
aboard and we appreciate their compliments about the Rose.
across the inlet at Warren Island, very beautiful, lush and
unspoiled. Richard prepared our scrumptious dish for the
potluck lunch, shrimp, corn, black bean and mango
salad...yummm!!! The day was glorious, warm and clear. The
festivities began at 11:00am with introductions and
announcements. We then all dove in to a huge buffet of great
food after which a meeting was held with informative guest
speakers. Mingling amongst folks who have cruised far and
wide for many years, many of them around the world, was
inspirational and wish we could have picked everyone's brain
just a little more. There were 67 vessels in attendance, a
great showing. The network is vast and well connected so I am
sure we will garner much knowledge through our association.
The event was over about 4:00pm and we all slithered away.
We invited a few new friends aboard for sundowner's: Karen
and Stephen of "Sowelu", David and Hilde of "Raven" and
Peggy and Jeff of "Moonstruck". It was fun to have them all
aboard and we appreciate their compliments about the Rose.
Sunday August 6th another clear day came to us as we
sat and watched fellow mariners depart. We visited the
State Park once more to work off some of yesterday's
indulgences then returned to work on new anchor rode
and SSB transmission capabilities. We left our fun
mooring at 1:00pm and headed down Gilkey Harbor to
Rockland. Coming out into Penobscot Bay we picked up
great wind and were doing 7-8 knots, which is cookin' for
this heavy girl. We were healed well over and having a
glorious ride tacking across the bay. We came into a
mooring at Beggars Wharf at 6:00pm, windblown and
exhilarated. A quick dog walk then into town for a libation
and dinner. Slept great!
sat and watched fellow mariners depart. We visited the
State Park once more to work off some of yesterday's
indulgences then returned to work on new anchor rode
and SSB transmission capabilities. We left our fun
mooring at 1:00pm and headed down Gilkey Harbor to
Rockland. Coming out into Penobscot Bay we picked up
great wind and were doing 7-8 knots, which is cookin' for
this heavy girl. We were healed well over and having a
glorious ride tacking across the bay. We came into a
mooring at Beggars Wharf at 6:00pm, windblown and
exhilarated. A quick dog walk then into town for a libation
and dinner. Slept great!
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Travels of the Viking Rose
Travels of the Viking Rose