The Maine Attraction

I would have to say Maine is in my top 3 favorite destinations that the yachting industry has taken me. It’s a lot quieter than some of the places we have been to but the sites are spectacular, especially on or near the water. We have been on anchor, “on the hook,” for a month now and I don’t even mind because the sites and atmosphere are so great. Traveling through and around Maine by boat is a different story though. Lobster fishing is a big part of Maine’s economy and makes traveling by water difficult. The fishermen will drop pots to catch lobster which are connected to lines with buoys floating on the surface. With all the fishermen and dozens of pots that each fisherman throws out it is almost like driving through a corn field, without rows or any particular order of how the crop is planted. We do our best to avoid as many lobster pots as we can but I hate to admit there are going to be some angry fishermen when they can’t find their catch. We have a cutter near each of our propellers so that if a line does get caught in our prop or stabilizer we will be cut free. On top of avoid lobster pots, Maine fog is unlike anything I have ever witnessed. Many times visibility is limited to less than half a mile. We hope that anything we may hit shows up on our radar and also that our vessels have radar as well. To say the least there have been a few intense moments in the pilot house. We are in Newport, RI for a few weeks then making the trip back to Ft. Lauderdale.

There once was a man from Nantucket...

We have offically been at anchored at Nantucket for almost 3 weeks. We have had some days off to explore the island and found some cool hang out spots. One of our favorite spots is the Cisco winery/brewery. It is a bit out in the country which makes off the beaten path. They brew beer, wine, and spirits. Even though they don't grow their own grapes all the wine, beer, and vodka is processed on the island. They have live music every afternoon and has a similar feel to the Barefoot Bar back home, without the water close by. It's definetly a must stop in our book. The island is also great for bikes and discovering the island on two wheels. There is plenty of water activity including sailing, surfing, kite boarding, SUP and many more. It is a bit pricey on the island and after a $100 dinner bill for a shared dinner we are ready to see more of what New England has to offer. Next stop Kennebunkport, ME. We leave Thursday and leave date is TBD.