Even though we hardly had any wind, we raised the sails and managed a leisurely sail from Portland to The Goslings. The Goslings are made up of three islands — Irony Island, East Gosling, and West Gosling — and are maintained by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Primitive campsites on East and West Gosling make […]
Before work we hauled anchor and motored past Peake’s Island, bound for the anchorage near Maine Yacht Center. There were already a few boats at anchor — including one in the spot we’d hoped for — and we knew there was a shallow patch just inside the anchorage. Naturally, we found it. Fortunately it was […]
After leaving the Basin, we threaded through rocky coastline to our next stop – Snow Island in Quahog Bay, where we tucked in behind the island for the night and enjoyed a vibrant sunset at anchor. The next day, we moved over to Safe Harbor Great Island, where our friend Blaine would be joining us […]
As more boats appeared at Eastern Egg Rock, we decided it was time to go. The sail to Boothbay was peaceful, and I’ve really been enjoying the chance to get more sailing in, even on very light-air days. On the way, we passed Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, its grounds swarming with tourists. As one of the […]
Leaving High/Dix, we sailed around the islands and Two Bush Light on our way to Tenants Harbor. The wind was fickle, but with a short hop, we were in no rush. I love seeing so many lighthouses up close, and we also had a great view of Tenants Harbor Light as we entered the harbor. […]
Exploring Birch and Dix Islands We slipped past Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse on a flat, calm morning. The sea reflected the sky and the Camden Hills like a mirror. Warm morning light bathed Owls Head and its pretty little lighthouse as we motored around the point. The trip to the Dix Island anchorage was uneventful, aside […]
Preparing for a cruise is a major endeavor. There’s always something to be fixed, gear to load and stow, checklists to follow and provisions to buy. We spent Saturday tackling all of the above – loading in clothes, kitchen staples, and food taken from our apartment; getting the small propane canisters for our grill; and doing […]
Our sail to Calderwood was beautiful and we were surprised to find only one other boat at anchor. We anchored about in the same spot we did last year and dinghied ashore for a quick walk on the beach. I would have loved to wander the island’s interior, but with everyone talking about ticks this […]
Early Monday morning, we said goodbye to MDI, cautiously optimistic that in a couple of days, we’d be able to cross off one of our Maine cruising “must dos”. As I took in the parting views, I couldn’t help but notice how perfect of a subject the hazy mountains of Acadia would be for a […]
Our first day in Bar Harbor was foggy and chilly, and we spent a lot of time relaxing in the cockpit, watching the fog come and go. One of our goals this season is to break out all the stuff we’ve been lugging around and decide whether or not it’s worth keeping, so we finally […]