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Left Sandwich at 0700 Monday, enjoyed a nice 2.5kt current transiting the canal. Began day with light winds that eventually built to around 10-12kts, however, even though there was a 2.5’ slop, winds/seas were predominantly on our stern so a very pleasant ride down Buzzards bay and into Newport...

Returned to Portland on Wednesday with intentions of a Friday departure. Friday afternoon winds were forecasted 15+ building 20+ by Saturday. Decided to stay put a little longer. Departed Portland 0500 this morning headed for a quick overnight in Sandwich, chugging along (9.5 Kts) under blue...

First of all, I want to say thank you for all the advice and insights. For a number of reasons, have decided to make the run beginning Nov 1st. The one advantage I have is being able to get up and cruise at 23kts as a "Plan B". If weather windows get extremely compressed and chugging just...

To those of you familiar with cruising in the NE, I need a bit of advice. The boat (75 MY) is currently laying in Portland, Maine. Unfortunately, life reared its ugly head and is making it difficult for me to begin a southern migration. Should be able to clear all issues by late October and be...