Good to Go …. Thursday 27 Sept 2012
It's 9.30 pm and all is quiet. We just said goodbye to Rod + Sue, Paul + Fran (Gloria's brothers and their wives) and I think we completed pretty much all of the jobs we set out to do during our time in East Greenwich. I want to say a big thank you to the four of them - they have been a great help in getting us ready. Now it's time to get going on the second part of our big adventure. It's probably true to say that we are both excited and apprehensive, but at this stage I don't think there is a lot more that we can do to prepare.
Today we went into the dock to fill our tanks and some additional jerry cans with diesel, water and gasoline (for the outboard). We cleaned the dinghy and finished varnishing the "eyebrow" rail. Most importantly, we took our last full blown shower for a while. This evening RSP+F came over for dinner. Gloria made Muhammara as an appetizer which was delicious and then we ate shrimp scampi along with salad and freshly baked bread that Rod had made earlier this afternoon. We topped off the meal with some excellent white chocolate and cherry biscotti (from "Dave's) and a glass of port. It was too late to catch the last launch so Mike rowed the dinghy to the dock. Happy to report that no one went in the drink!
Tomorrow we plan to set out southwards. Our broad plan is to sail down Long Island Sound, through New York and over to New Jersey, and from there along the coast to Atlantic City and Cape May. At this point we aren't yet sure whether we will head up the Delaware river and into the Chesapeake Bay or go offshore directly to Norfolk Virginia, that depends on the weather and how much time we feel we have. From Norfolk we will continue south primarily through the Intra Coastal Waterway to Florida and then over to the Bahamas. We wil try and keep you updated with our blog and would love to hear from you all. Here's to fair winds and fine sailing!
Mike
Great picture.
ReplyDeleteHappy sailing. It is 84 degrees today on Oak Island; so, that should cheer you along the way.
Stay safe.
The thought of warmer weather has inspired us to try and get a move on!
DeleteLikewise...I think this is a great picture of the Breault's. I think your Maine sailing had to be as tough or tougher than any trip south. No lobster pots and far less rocks - at least here at Cape Henry. I sure hope we get to see you both in Norfolk, Va. Beach at Pungo Swing Bridge on thr Intra Coastal OR at
ReplyDeleteLocke Point inChesapeake. Or even in Portsmouth,ah so many Marina's to choose from, just let us know. We do follow your great blog.
Hi Charlotte,
DeleteThanks for the comments. We haven't yet started to plan this part of the trip - but we'll definitely try and catch up with you as we head south.