It had to be one of our top ten sails to Cuttyhunk, evuh!
“If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after time
Time after time...
Time after time...
Time after time...
Time after time...”
Cyndi Lauper
“Time after Time” we return to our favorite places and do the same, if not familiar things. Cuttyhunk and Block Island for starters.
We finally got our chance to get away from Newport and Mooring #267 this month. It was a beautiful sailing day to Cuttyhunk on Thursday. June 7. Once we rounded Castle Hill, R2A we steered around the fishnets and headed directly for 2E outside of Cuttyhunk. 4 hours later we were on anchor in our favorite spot and enjoying a bowl of clam chowder. Obsession loves to sail close hauled or on a beam reach in 15 knots of wind-she cruised along at 7-8 knots, with minimal adjustments. We just sat back and enjoyed the ride. The routie and the routine are familiar to us. Time after Time.
The next day we took OCD ashore to visit with Lexi and Duane (Cuttyhunk Cafe), John (lobsterman extraordinaire) Doc (retired from New Bedford), the Corner Store (new blanket and pillows). After a walk to the ferry dock we returned to Obsession to find more friends, Cleve and his daughter Lily anchored nearby. A late afternoon nap, a raw bar delivery, (thanks Seth and crew) and steak on the grill followed by a beautiful night in the cockpit under Obsession Constellation and Luci. Oh, how we love Cuttyhunk! Time after Time.
We spent the next day preparing for a visit and cookout with Rosa and Perrin who were headed our way on Destiny (Esc.). Our cookout packing list was small compared to what Rosa and Perrin brought. They even brought the wood for the fire. After consuming chicken, sausages and burgers Perrin brought out the s’mores. We built up the fire, bundled up in sweatshirts and hats and enjoyed some campfire tunes until the fire burned down low. Time after Time.
All our friends left on Sunday except Adam and Laura (Adesso). We heard some of their stories of their winter in the Islands, and Adam’s sail back to FL. I’m sure there are more to enjoy. We spent a quiet day aboard before leaving early Monday morning for Block Island. This, however, was the first time we ever sailed from Cuttyhunk to Block Island!
A North American Oyster-Fisher
The winds were light, behind us all the way to Block Island. (not the best sailing for us) and the seas were sloppy. So we motor-sailed all the way (5.5 hrs). The entrance to Block Island is always a welcoming sight. Sometimes you feel as if you’ll never get there, and then without notice it appears before you. We took a mooring right in front of The Boat Basin (home of The Oar). Our Oldport Launch Sticker is valid here as well as Newport and Edgartown so we take advantage of it. Mudslides, sushi, a beautiful day of walking to Old Harbor and back, a lunch at the Spring House, some retail therapy, and a beautiful sunset rounded out the following two days.
It’s raining; ever so lightly now, and the weatherman is predicting it to be rainy and windy all day. Maybe this will be a good day to pull out the charts and cruising guides to start planning our Trip. We watched the Coast Guard arrive, soaking wet in their red foul weather gear.
Gone are those days for us. We are weather hounds and try to sail in good weather and hunker down in bad. We are prepared, though.
Thursday might be a good day to sail back to Newport. They are predicting 15+ knots of wind from the west. But Friday might be better. We shall see. For sure we will be returning here for 4th of July Fireworks July 2. Time After Time.
