July 16, 2014 - A NEW SEASON BEGINS
It's that time again - We are preparing for another cruise to Maine on board Obsession, and I plan to keep a blog of our trip again this year, like I did in 2011. We will re-visit some of the places we've enjoyed in the past, and plan to include some new stops. This year WE WILL NOT sail overnight. (See post Thursday, August 4, 2011 titled "I promise I won't ask you to do another overnight sail, honey".)
Our hope is to spend a few days in the Vineyard, Boston Harbor Islands and in Gloucester before actually heading for Casco Bay and then Penobscot Bay. But, if you're a sailor, you know that many things can happen to change your plans.
Obsession was re-launched in April (we didn't haul her out of the water for the winter) and we spent considerable time getting her ready for the season, performing routine maintenance, repairing and fixing things.
In my 2012 season blog I introduced our two stowaways Cosmo and Zin who were going to be the voice of my blog. That year our trip to Maine was cancelled and I didn't continue writing, this year I hope that Cosmo and Zin will add their commentary and perspective to my blog. Here is a sampling of their work.
Since we moved aboard in June we have spent time on the dock with our friends, made two trips to Newport, a trip to Cuttyhunk and one to Block Island. We also rode out the first hurricane of the season in our slip, and as I write this we are waiting for the strong thunderstorms with heavy rain to pass so we can leave for one more trip to Block Island with our Marina friends.
Below are some pictures of our first month and a half of living aboard Obsession at G-35, Borden Light Marina. After tonight we will probably not be dockside for a few weeks.
Enjoy.
Below are some pictures of our first month and a half of living aboard Obsession at G-35, Borden Light Marina. After tonight we will probably not be dockside for a few weeks.
Enjoy.
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| The Marina experienced a power surge and as a result the battery charger/inverter had to be replaced. David spent many hours trouble shooting the problem and removing and reinstalling it and the new battery. |
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| One evening we took fellow dock mates Pam and Mike and Cathy and Ray for a harbor tour. Thanks so much Ray for being our own private tour guide of Fall River |
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| On our trip home from Block Island we experienced thick fog A tug appeared out of the blue - we knew it was towing something. Lo, and behold - the barge appeared. We made a quick u-turn!! |
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| Block Island Boat Basin - the dinghy dock at low tide. |
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| MUDSLIDES! |
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| Our new favorite "spot" in Newport. At the Clarke Cooke House. I always wondered why it was nicknamed The Candy Store!? |
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| Entrance to Block Island - always brings a smile. |
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| The Inn at Castle Hill - need I say more? |
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| One of many beautiful sunsets you'll see in my blog (I hope) This one is Newport Harbor |
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| Light up the Night at Borden Light Before dark - it was a fun night. |
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