Yesterday we hunkered down in Cuttyhunk, while it blew 20kts from the West. We got ashore and explored. Took a walk to the highpoint on the island, snapped a few pics, enjoyed the view of the Vineyard, Buzzards Bay, and the expanse of water to the West. We stopped to smell some roses while we waited for the store to open. Great idea to only open the store 2 hrs a day, 1 hr in the AM, one in the PM. It makes shopping a social gathering. The island is home to 30 year round residents… pretty cool place.

Today we sailed. It was a lovely day for it, 10kts from the SW, with clear skies — most of the day. We find that it takes us an hour to get underway in the AM: from alarm clock to anchors aboard. Having to haul my dink and do last nights dishes doesn’t help.

Currently anchored in Pt. Judith Harbor Of Refuge… not a lovely spot, more like the Motel 6 of sailing. You stop here only because it’s convenient. But you know in the back of your mind, you should wear all your clothes to bed, because the mattress is really gross. The wind has piped up and will continue to do so tonight. Teresa and I are staying on our respective boats tonight, since it’s late and windy. Tomorrow we hope to make good headway with strong winds on our quarter finally. Too bad it’ll be raining.

Here’s some video from today’s sail…