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Southern New England Sailing

Birthday on Block
30 Sep 2016

Birthday on Block

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 0

“When I get older losing my hairMany years from nowWill you still be sending me a valentineBirthday greetings, bottle of wine?If I’d been out till quarter to threeWould you lock the door?Will you still need me, will you still feed … Continued

Interrupted by Hermine – Hurricane Party!
26 Sep 2016

Interrupted by Hermine – Hurricane Party!

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

We weren’t the only boaters impacted by the threat of Hermine. For us, it was a fairly easy decision to cut the trip short and head home. For cruising friends who were far from their homeport, or who had no … Continued

Off to the Islands – Nantucket, Interrupted
25 Sep 2016

Off to the Islands – Nantucket, Interrupted

by watsons | posted in: Southern New England Sailing | 1

When we leave Lake Tashmoo, we usually head north and east around West Chop and East Chop on either side of Vineyard Haven harbor, dodging the big ferries as we cross. West and East Chop Lights are so similar, I … Continued

Off to the Islands – Lake Tashmoo & Vineyard Haven, MV
24 Sep 2016

Off to the Islands – Lake Tashmoo & Vineyard Haven, MV

by watsons | posted in: Southern New England Sailing | 3

We intended to stay another day in Menemsha but the rolling became a bit much. Late that afternoon, we pulled up anchor and moved north around the western side of Martha’s Vineyard to tuck into Lake Tashmoo. Tashmoo is a … Continued

Off to the Islands – Menemsha, Martha’s Vineyard
23 Sep 2016

Off to the Islands – Menemsha, Martha’s Vineyard

by watsons | posted in: Southern New England Sailing | 3

From Block Island, the next island stop was Menemsha harbor in Chilmark on the western tip of Martha’s Vineyard, perhaps our favorite place on the Vineyard. Menemsha is a quiet, working fishing village with front row seats to beautiful sunsets. … Continued

Off to the Islands – Block Island, First
19 Sep 2016

Off to the Islands – Block Island, First

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 0

Each summer, for at least 8 years, we would take a three-week trip usually out to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. It’s been four years since we have cruised out that way and we have missed it. New England has the … Continued

Baby Onboard and 21 Years Together
8 Aug 2015

Baby Onboard and 21 Years Together

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

That seems like a curious title for a blog, but that is exactly what this week was. We introduced our youngest grandchild to the boat, and we celebrated 21 years of marriage. Aaron, now 5, and Ella, now 2, have … Continued

A Bale of Turtles visits Mystic Seaport
13 Jul 2015

A Bale of Turtles visits Mystic Seaport

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing | 0

Is this a nature blog, a history blog, a travel blog, or a boating blog? Mostly the latter three. I think. Remember our June visit to Trawler Fest in Essex when we joined the association called Marine Trawler Owners Association? MTOA’s Northeast … Continued

BI x 3 days + $0 = (F+U+N)
8 Jul 2015

BI x 3 days + $0 = (F+U+N)

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

I bet that title caught your attention! Thought I would throw in an equation for a change of pace. Block Island (BI) is another favorite destination in New England. I have done other blog posts about Block (July 2013, August … Continued

Time to Enjoy the Boat, with a Family Visit
7 Jul 2015

Time to Enjoy the Boat, with a Family Visit

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

It was time to enjoy the boat now that the majority of the transforming is completed (Note that I wrote majority, not all.) Al’s son, Tim, and his wife, Amanda were in Connecticut for a couple of weeks and became … Continued

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