BCC Elizabeth

Well progress has really slowed here on Elizabeth! Damn distractions… At least this latest distraction was sailing related I figure. One good thing about this distraction was that it forced me to get the dink all waxed and the oars leathered. So… I have had a launching of sorts, however it wasn’t all that. I must mention, I’m not thrilled with the Fatty Knees 7′ so far. I think my oars are too long and heavy for one, but overall I find the boat a bit tender, a bit wet in a chop and difficult to row with two people. I did tie up next to an 8′ model in South Freeport, and it is substantially larger and boasts significantly more freeboard and cargo capacity. This is the model the Pardey’s rave about.

The Sail to Maine was typically mellow and just like last year, as soon as we got into Maine waters, the fog settled round us… a fine welcome to Muscle Ridge Channel, yet again. The purpose of this trip to Maine was 3 fold, no wait, 4 fold: My good friend and brothers wedding in Lamoine, a Lyle Hess Rendezvouz, some shopping in Freeport and of course the Maiden Voyage for Daphne, Teresa’s new Nor’sea 27. All missions were successful.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, and I’m overwhelmed with work to catch up on, I’ll let the photos do the talking and I’ll refrain from wasting too much time here tapping away. Have a gander at the photo gallery located here. Some teasers…