Rain delay

Rain delay

Saturday 29^th August 2020

 

The overcast morning found us motoring north up Somes Sound to a protected cove called Somes Harbor.  On the way we passed the very deep anchorage in Valley Cove (?, the print is very tiny on the chart).  Mike really wanted to stay at this spot where the sheer cliff comes down nearly to the water’s edge.  I didn’t really fancy anchoring in 60ft of water in an area the guidebook says has poor holding.  The forecast of 20kt gusts from the south with possible thunder-storms, did not make that anchorage sound any better to me.

 

We arrived in this peaceful little spot at about 11 am.  Shortly thereafter, the rain began.  After a few hours the wind arrived.  The sound of the rain on the cabin top is quiet soothing. In contrast, when the wind picks up, there are creaks and groans as the boat swivels on the anchor. The canvas work flutters and flaps.  One can imagine what it might have been like to be on an old wooden sailing vessel. 

 

Now at about 6 pm it’s just drizzling and the wind has eased.  We could row to shore but it would mean getting into the dinghy (a wet experience) to pump out the accumulated water and everyone would end up with a wet butt.  The idea was put to a vote and rejected.  We did light our lantern for the first time in ages and are planning a quiet evening “at home”.

 

Gloria

 

44 21.696 N, 68 19.659 W

I call this photo "Waiting on a friend". The owner of this lovely Yawl rowed out to do something on the boat and left his dog in the dinghy. Somes Harbor, Somesville, before the rain

 The view from Somes harbor looking south just as the rain is starting, but the wind has yet to arrive