Last sailing season, the
Dynamic Duo of Destiny got together for a "small boat" trip (as opposed to breaking out Scout) and did a short but wonderful two day trip around mid-Casco Bay. We huffed out to Whaleboat Island which is managed by the worthy
Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
It was two nice days of sailing with a wonderful camp and picnic time. Straightforward. If anything, I remembered how nicely the Goat Island Skiff rows compared to the Sea Pearl 21.
I have included a picture below with my new outhaul scheme for those interested.
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| Cap'n Jon and TWO HEARTED cruising on |
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Sailing in company.
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| This is my NEW outhaul arrangement for the loosefooted mainsail. I love it! Extra line hangs from the higher reef points to accommodate the shorter foot. |
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| In the harbor on Whaleboat |
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| Meadow camping. |
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| If you don't find a rockwall somewhere in New England, you're doing New England wrong. |
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| Under those clouds on the horizon is Mt Washington and the Presidential Range. No joke. We saw it clearly the next morning. Whaleboat Island has a mountain view. |
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| No comment. If Cap'n Jon is not camping with you, your camping trip is no good. |
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| We revisited FAMOUS BANGS ISLAND site of many a IAZ,P adventure! This is the North Beach. |
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| Classic Whaleboat |
Christophe I have a very good feeling that I'll be able to get out with you guys at least once this season to explore the Calendar Islands!
ReplyDeleteHi - I've really enjoyed following your Maine Island wanderings.
ReplyDeleteI have a Michalak AF3 that I built a few years ago, and was finally able to put my MITA membership to use and dip my bow into Casco Bay late last summer (I live about 3 hours due west of Portland). I'm hoping to do some more extensive exploring this summer.
Great news, David. We'll hope to see out there!
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