Monday 17th June

Showers all day, however we managed to dodge them and had a very nice ride to the bike ferry along the Colchester Point Causeway, 44 35.45N 73 18.75W.  The bike ferry, when open, takes you across a 50ft passage through the causeway to South Hero where you can continue a nice bike tour.  We plan to do the full tour later when the ferry’s open. 

Sunday 16th June

Overcast, but a nice sailing breeze.  Headed out to nowhere in particular, and had some really nice sailing at 7 knots.  Unfortunately, after 2-3 hours, the winds died and the rain appeared.  We sailed in very light winds back towards Burlington and then resorted to the engine.  Ali and Yesim returned home and we returned to North Beach to anchor.

Saturday 15th June

Picked up Ali and Yesim in the morning.  A beautiful day, but very little wind.  We had planned to sail south and anchor for the night, but the winds were too light.  So we returned to Burlington and picked up a mooring.  Went ashore for ice cream and a walk to North Beach.  Returned to the boat for another one of Yesim’s delicious meals.  (Thanks Yesim). 

 

Friday 14th June

A beautiful sunny and breezy day.  Went into Burlington, cleaned the boat and provisioned for our weekend guests – Ali and Yesim.  Spent the night on the mooring.

Thursday, 13th June

Another rainy/showery day.  So far this season, we’ve had more rain than the past 2 seasons combined!  Let’s hope things improve as the season progresses.  Nothing much to report.  We went into Burlington and picked up a mooring for the day.  Returned to North Beach to anchor for the night.  

Wednesday 12th June

Overcast and threat of rain.  Spent the morning doing logistics planning – moving the car and boat, accommodating guests, attending a wedding in MA and winding up with a boat in Burlington and the car at Jay. 

Returned to Burlington moorings, went ashore and cycled to the 2 remaining breweries in the area – Fiddlehead and Magic Hat and collected 2 more stamps in our Vermont Brewery Passports (and a few beers).  The Fiddlehead brewery was excellent – it had a BYOB pizza place next door, so we visited the brewery, picked up some beer, and then drank it with excellent pizza. 

Back to North beach to anchor for the night. 

Tuesday 11th June

It rained heavily most of last night and ALL day.  We spent the day on the boat at anchor.  Teresa did our monthly admin on the PC and Ron spent the afternoon organising the Bosuns Locker.