Bill
07/14/2008, Block Island Sound 8AM

The wind is from the west, and we are on a 90 degree easterly course for Block. The wind is light and we motorsail.

There are substantial seas in swells of 4-6 feet, rolling in every 10 seconds or so.This appears to be the distant effects of Hurricane Bertha. We are rolling quite a bit, and even the autopilot has trouble maintaining the correct course heading. After awhile, the autopilot is shut off and we steer by hand.

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Bill
07/14/2008, Montauk 6:30 am

We're up early, heading out for Block Island. Our early departure will help us avoid a front that is approaching. Those who arrive earlier in Block have a better chance at getting a mooring.

Here we pass by the local fishing fleet.

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Bill
07/13/2008, Montauk 7PM

Montauk is just a brief overnight stop-over before pushing on to Block Island tomorrow.

We plan on an early departure, for the next leg which is about 20 miles. Forecast is for a cold front to approach overnight, bringing with it rain and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. There are small craft advisories for a portion of the area tomorrow due to high seas, probably the effect of Hurricane Bertha.

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