Wednesday August 31st.

We mostly sailed back to Boothbay Harbor, but had to resort to the engines for the last, windless hour.  We packed up Gloria and Mikes stuff then returned to Jay for the last week of their vacation.

Tuesday August 30th.

We had a very pleasant sail to Linekin bay and dropped the hook.  Gloria and Ron took a refreshing swim, and then Mike and Ron tried their hand at fishing.  After about 15 minutes, we had caught 4 mackerel, and since there were only 3 of us, we threw the least huge one back. 

Mackerel appetizer was followed by happy hour and dinner aboard. 

Monday August 29th.

We visited the Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens by dinghy.  Unfortunately, we missed the last guided tour of the day, so Ron, (who had been to the gardens previously), acted as guide.   Despite this, Gloria and Mike who are both keen gardeners enjoyed the trip. 

We returned to Boothbay Harbor for the evening. 

Sunday August 28th.

We set off with a fair tide back down the Sheepscot River.  After a short trip under motor, the wind picked up and we beat through the minefield of lobster pots to Indiantown Island.  We took the walk around the island and then sailed to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens mooring off Hodgdons Island where we had another happy hour (and dinner).

Saturday August 27th.

Wiscasset has a “Museum in the Streets”.  A set of historical buildings, each with a plaque describing their history, and a few that offer tours.  We took tours of “Castle Tucker”, “Nickell Sortwell’s Home” and the “Jail”.  All very interesting.  And we visited all the other building during the course of the day. 

Happy Hour was preceded by ice-cream and a jolly good time was had by all. 

Friday August 26th.

We tried sailing along the Sheepscot River up to Wiscasset, but were unsuccessful due to lack of wind.  We motored instead, arrived just after 3pm and picked up the town mooring.  Despite the ‘captain’ assuring the crew that no dolphins would be seen in the river, we saw several seals and a couple of dolphins.

We went ashore, supported the local economy by buying ice-cream and returned to the boat for happy hour and dinner. 

Ships Log: 6051.4, Todays Log: 7, Seasons Total: 356.2

Thursday August 25th.

Ron, Gloria and Mike drove to Boothbay Harbor.  We moved the boat from the Tugboat Inn mooring to the DEYC dock, loaded the luggage, re-provisioned the boat and went out to dinner.