Wickets Island

Finally! finally finally finally! We’re off the dock, it’s been a long slog of boat project on top of project. Kirsten & I quit our jobs right before our wedding in early July and for much of the time since then it sure hasn’t felt like we’ve been unemployed. But all the hard work is finally behind us and we’ve shoved off the dock.

Our first goal is to make it to Newport, RI in three days to catch a bus to Providence, RI to see a favorite band perform – Lord Huron.

Leaving Boston this morning was bittersweet, but made easier by a wonderful send-off party a few days ago and a good friend Justin joining us for the first couple days. Our first day of weather and the immediate forecast is perfect, moderate north-easterlies & sunny warm skies. Today we covered about 45nm, from Boston to the Cape Cod Canal, then through the canal to Onset. All went well on our first day, we got into Onset shortly before sunset as planned and were greeted by a beautiful and auspicious first sunset.Read more