We’re back in Wiscasset!

We had a great time in Tenant’s Harbor. We decided to sail back to Boothbay Harbor on Friday and Wiscasset on Saturday. We sailed for four hours on Friday! Then about 5pm the wind died and we had to motor into Boothbay. Awesome day!

Ram Island Lighthouse just south of Ocean Point, Linekin Bay. http://www.lighthouse.cc/ramisland/index.html

Burnt Island Lighthouse outside Boothbay Harbor. http://maine.gov/dmr/burntisland/index.htm

Cuckolds Lighthouse off the tip of Southport Island between Boothbay and Sheepscot River. http://cuckoldslight.org/Home.aspx

Southern tip of Southport Island, Boothbay to the right, Sheepscot River to the left:

Harbor seal bobbing up and down taking in the rays:

It was “expensive boat” weekend in Boothbay Harbor. There were several mega-yachts there one of which was a huge sailboat. Unfortunately it left before we could get any close up pictures.

The 123’ Galileo:

The 142’ tri deck motor yacht “Big Zip”: http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=mybig-zip-5838

Big Zip and Galileo anchored in Boothbay Harbor:

“Feelin Free” from Palm Beach FL (with his and hers motorcycles):

The 160’ motor yacht Newvida, which you can charter for $160,000 per week! http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=newvida-1209

More to our liking:

We rounded the northern tip of Westport Island heading into Wiscasset. Newvida at the town dock:

Now she’s anchored in Wiscasset Harbor:

We had a great trip, perfect weather, great sailing, beautiful scenery and each other! We have a few boat chores to attend to then we’ll be off again!

We had a nice time in Port Clyde. While there we saw a bald eagle chasing an osprey, the osprey was clutching a small fish, it was quite a dog fight.

Best I could do with a tiny auto focus camera:

The Schooner Heritage anchored just behind us:

After leaving Port Clyde we headed out into the Gulf of Maine for a sail! Wow what a day, we sailed for HOURS with no engine!!! Winds 12 to 17 knots, all the sails up, we hit 7.5 knots, awesome sailing!

Then we did a 180 and headed to Tenants Harbor. We had a great sail right up to the mouth of the harbor:

We ate dinner at a place called Cod End right next to the town dock:

The food was so fresh, and delicious. Fish, clams, shrimp, fries and beer:

We are anchored in Long Cove and it’s a beautiful night!!

Got to get this in quick, internet is spotty at best…

Our view in Boothbay Harbor:

Arrived in Port Clyde:

“Welcome” sign at the ferry dock:

Port Clyde General Store, we picked up a mooring here. Overall good stay.

Port Clyde Light House:

Laura B ferry to Monhegan Island, named after Tanya’s great grandmother. Check out this link: http://www.workingwaterfront.com/articles/Monhegans-venerable-LAURA-B-marks-65th-anniversary/12327/

Our home:

We made it to Boothbay Harbor! We are at anchor in Mill Cove in NW Bbh. Fun uneventful trip down the Sheepscot River, through Townsend Gut and North to Bbh.

Southport Island Bridge:

We went through our first swing bridge!

Schooner (one of many) leaving Boothbay Harbor:

Very happy to be underway again!!

We’re going to drop the dinghy in the water and go explore!