of 2007 and truly sailing as slow as i could. Classic calm before the storm today, waiting for the arrival of the nor’easter. Sitting here before the fire; Julia in the kitchen fixing a salad. Breeze now 6 to 10 from the NNE.
Very light conditions, barely 5 out of the East, backing NE. Often complete calm but perfect ghosting conditions for Sjogin. Was able to sit off Swan Point on the Port tack for about an hour, reading and brewing tea. Frequent pauses to confirm position and chop wood for the stove.
Pics follow:
A very quiet reach out of Beaton’s.
Brant sitting tight under Swan Point. Saw several flights join their cousins. Quiet enough to hear them land.
Ghosting home.
Ingrid Ann, one of the Beaton locals.
Illustrations of Michael Frosts Oyster Smack from my current on board read. Neat to read about him hove to off Foulness in a half gale while snug below hove to off Swan Point.