Spent last night at Lee Stocking Island, once an important marine research facility, and now an abandoned ghost town. When the funding ran out, everybody just left, leaving large amounts of just about everything behind including toxic waste. We did not go ashore due to having the dinghy lashed down on deck.
Left around 0645 and got out the cut with no problems, flood tide. Hoisted sail and sailed the entire way, right in the cut and down to the area of volleyball beach. This place is a really big crossroads in the cruising world and there are a lot of really serious cruisers here, with some really impressive boats. Enormously exciting sailing through the fleet. We have already run into several folks we know.
Maggie Smith flies out on Wednesday and it is going to be really hard to see her go. She has been an awesome shipmate and unfailingly cheerful no matter the weather or circumstance. Living aboard a small boat for an extended period can be a test that many people fail. Maggie gets an A plus, with distinction. And I am so glad that she and Mary are such great friends!
We are thinking about going into town tonight for rake and scrape music which should be a bunch of fun. Then, tomorrow, we'll take the boat to Stocking Island for Maggie's last day. Then back to the town for her flight home Wednesday.
The sailing today was lovely. Gentle northerly, continuing a spate of fine weather. We are delighted to be here! It seems like there are fewer boats, compared to when we were here 8 years ago, but it is hard to tell. Expect more for the Regatta.
Best to all, Charlie
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