We have been on the boat since Saturday Sept 4. We made it to Boothbay, Seal Cove (or Eastern Cove for a select few in the know), and back to Robinhood for several days.
On Monday we headed back to Robinhood. The weather was wonderful. The swing bridge swung,
Indian Point still pointed,
and the Sheepscot River was beautiful - but wait what is that over the land headed this way?
That my boy is FOG. And in ten minutes our wonderful day and plans for a nice cruise down the coast to NH with pleasant stops along the way faded like the views all around us.
Thick fog on Wednesday had us staying put. On Thursday the forecast was for light winds and light fog. The rest of the week looked not as good - so off we went. The Admiral doing her wonderful part filling in for the lack of others in the crew to do what must be done - a working Admiral!!
Is that a buoy - there is supposed to be one near here.
Yup, the Portland Light buoy. In days pass there would have been the Portland Lightship on station here. I can't think of a worse duty than to be on a ship that in storms ships that can't see are aiming at you
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But today I am glad that the sea is calm and there is some visibility.
We traveled about seventy miles today and made it to York Harbor for the night. We had planned to be here on a nice day and walk the harbor and shore paths that we have enjoyed in years past - but we just stayed on the boat and barbied a nice steak.
Leaving York Harbor on Friday.
The day was still cloudy but the fog was gone - but waves - fortunately behind us - had built overnight. The photo below doesn't show it but it was a bit of a roller coaster for an hour until we turned and entered the Piscataqua River.
This is the old Life Saving Service building on Wood Island . at the entrance to the river. It is an amazing building that is being restored for all to be able to visit and learn of its history. It is actually a welcoming sight even if the seas weren't as perilous as would have caused the men at the station to mobilize to save sailors off of Portsmouth.
And Kittery Navy Yard still remains active - there is even a fair amount of construction going on site - a good sign it would seem.
The rebuilt Route one bridge frames I-95 bridge.
The sun did come out as forecast - and we are glad we made it safely.
Typically we are allowed to tie to the dock, but we were directed to a mooring this year - oh well.
And after a day of end of season chores we are able to see a wonderful sunset that seems fitting and a wonderful segue to my final salutation for the boating season of ...................
