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Mill Dam Cottage in York, Maine – WOW, What a Week!!!
1 Sep 2024

Mill Dam Cottage in York, Maine – WOW, What a Week!!!

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Maine | 4

Sorting through 840 photos from a 7-day family vacation for 11 people across 3 generations in 4 family units , plus 1 dog has resulted in a very, very long blog post. We had an amazing time and want to … Continued

BOAT CAMP!!!!
24 Jun 2024

BOAT CAMP!!!!

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 8

For two years we have made a boat trip to Milford, taken a dock, and had Caleb and Ceci sleep over on the boat – Milford Mania in 2022 and 2nd Annual Trip to Milford in 2023. At the end … Continued

The Journey Home with Boat Projects, an Anniversary and Ice Cream
12 Jun 2024

The Journey Home with Boat Projects, an Anniversary and Ice Cream

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 3

After waiting out the rain for just one day on Block Island (and we really have been very fortunate – only two days of rain on the trip) we left Block to end our two weeks at Napatree. We were heading to … Continued

How to Survive and Enjoy the Winter While Waiting for Boating Season
4 May 2024

How to Survive and Enjoy the Winter While Waiting for Boating Season

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends | 11

October, November and December are filled with anticipation and holiday events making the weeks fly by. Family and friends, festivities and food all bring joy and happiness during the season. And then comes January……. and February….and March…….. a time for … Continued

There’s No Place Like Home
19 Jan 2024

There’s No Place Like Home

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends | 1

There’s no place like home for the holidays. I loved our two winters in the Bahamas, make no mistake about that, but as our family grew and we have grown older (just a teeny bit), I do not want to … Continued

Block and Home Again
18 Sep 2023

Block and Home Again

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 4

Friday, September 9th was a long day as we both traveled from Edgartown on the Vineyard to Block Island, 57 nautical miles for 10 hours. We rafted together on a town mooring, ate dinner, and called it a day. We … Continued

Edgartown & Aquinnah, While Keeping an Eye on “Lee”
17 Sep 2023

Edgartown & Aquinnah, While Keeping an Eye on “Lee”

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 2

It was an easy ride from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown. It doesn’t matter that we have entered Edgartown Harbor many times over many years, there is still a thrill at the familiar and loved sights. The weather was very warm … Continued

Labor Day Weekend in Vineyard Haven
14 Sep 2023

Labor Day Weekend in Vineyard Haven

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 1

Labor Day weekend was upon us, with crowds and boats likely to descend on Martha’s Vineyard. Find a place to be and stay there through the holiday. That was the plan, so on Friday morning we moved from Cuttyhunk to … Continued

Cuttyhunk, a Perfect First Stop
10 Sep 2023

Cuttyhunk, a Perfect First Stop

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 4

We departed from Shennecossett and headed towards Cuttyhunk at 8:00 am on Monday August 28th for a 7.5 hour, 51 mile trip on a coolish, somewhat overcast day. On this visit to Cuttyhunk, we took a mooring together in the … Continued

Pit Stop at Shennecossett
6 Sep 2023

Pit Stop at Shennecossett

by watsons | posted in: Boat Projects, Family and Friends | 2

The eastward cruise back to Shennecossett Yacht Club from Milford took an hour longer than the westward trip because the current was not as favorable. Both Limerick and Kindred Spirit traveled back to SYC together for a boat project. You … Continued

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