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<\/a><\/p>\nThe canal connects Buzzards Bay with Cape Cod Bay and the currents can really rip through there. Definitely not against the current and I am not really that big a fan of going with the current full out either. I get nervous when sail boats go faster than 9 knts! With a current of 4 going through there\u2026.that is really fast!<\/p>\n
Our friends Frank & Elaine have a home nearby so they were kind enough to come out and offer their support and a picture of us setting off in the canal. <\/p>\n Frank & Elaine on shore as we pass by!<\/p>\n We had a terrific passage\u2026great sailing all the way to Maine. At the risk of attracting violence\u2026\u201dnothing says Maine in August like donning a sweatshirt.\u201d Yes it was that nippy even inside the enclosure with the morning sun shining.<\/p>\n First good sighting of land after the fog cleared and the sun came up a little<\/p>\n Narrow passages between big chunks of granite\u2026not that big a fan but no real problem either.<\/p>\n Note the reflection bench in the woods\u2026.I like that spot.<\/p>\n This house caught my eye out the port light\u2026and below<\/p>\n Our first anchorage was Swan\u2019s Island, ME<\/a>. Yes this really is an island hence the Ferry Dock.<\/a><\/p>\n Our first walk around \u201ctown\u201d was the guide to our first night visit. Walking past the local Baptist Church we noted the below sign. A bit later a visit to the local Lobster and Maritime Museum made us aware of a scheduled talk on the Sextants and Navigation. <\/p>\n The Admiral referred to the evenning as dinner and a show. Now the dinner was pretty good, the talk well the speaker needs some more practice. All in all, an evening well spent.<\/p>\n We are next off to Winter Harbor to meet up with our friends and mentors!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We really enjoyed our stay in Onset. It is easy to be there, we were able to connect with our friends Frank & Elaine as well as a visit with Annette’s Niece Laura and Christopher. It was time to get … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n