Southern New England Sailing

We were back home and Limerick had returned to Sea Cliff. But….. the weather was fabulous, the best of the summer. Limerick decided to come east again to their favorite harbor, Napatree at Watch Hill. We finished our land tasks … Continued

The next phase of our little cruise involved more timing than usual. Boating always requires timing. The timing (scheduling) of your own personal schedule often takes a back seat to timing the weather, timing the currents and tides, bridge openings…..and … Continued

Our next port was Provincetown. We had traveled there on Kindred Spirit #2, the Morgan 43 sailboat, probably 15-20 years ago. Why not make another visit? Our first stop was at Onset just before the Cape Cod Canal so that … Continued

We love our southern New England cruising grounds with such a variety of ports that are within an easy distance, but lately we have yearned to throw new experiences or places in the mix. At Don’s suggestion we went to … Continued

We had been home for a couple of weeks after the 2025 Boat Camp. Al had an ablation procedure for a cardiac problem. Eight hours in the hospital and then a couple of weeks of rest. He is feeling good, … Continued

We had another week available for boating in late June. Once again this summer, it was hot and humid. The temperature gauge in the car on our way to the boat hit a high of…………104 degrees! Out on the water … Continued

By June 12 we were ready to meet Limerick on the water and do a little cruising. After settling in at Block Island, we went to the beach mostly because the weather forecast did not look beach-worthy for the next … Continued

This boating season feels choppy – back and forth to the boat, family fun, with a few medical things tossed in to make planning a challenge. In mid-May we had a shakedown overnight to West Harbor on Fishers Island. Everything … Continued

By mid-September you can feel the boating season slowly ending so most of us try to grasp whatever is left. WE have to balance that desire with the knowledge that if one waits too long before hauling out, the winter … Continued