Friday: We were going to head to Third Beach in order to do a longer sail on Saturday, but we were late getting away (6:30pm), so we followed Jamin to Potter’s Cove instead.
On the way, we tested the Outbound’s spec sheet – regarding mast height… 64ft mast, 65ft bridge…
I was so convinced we were going to lop the top of the mast off that I had the boat in full reverse to try to stop – but too late, we were committed… and she fit through!
Unfortunately, no wind so we motored the whole way to the cove, looked for a mooring that Neal said would be available, but couldn’t find it so anchored next to Jamin (2 tries…) Dinner was aboard Jamin, where Jane graciously served up pork chops and Pilaf rice for us – great!

On Saturday morning we moved too early – in no wind. In the afternoon it came up great so we missed a good opportunity. We did however secure a mooring for the weekend – even though we had been told none were available. A nice spot, right opposite the park. We then had all sorts of visitors – Neal, Cathy, Wayne, Joan, Peter, Diane, Mike and Jane – and enjoyed altogether too much alcohol!

Sunday: After a quick visit from Andrea and Nathan to check out the new boat, we headed off to Prudence to pick up Neal, Cathy, Wayne and Joan for a circumnavigation of Prudence. Wind was up, but it was overcast and humid… We started with a reefed main and headed to wind with Wayne at the helm. We almost caught and passed an Island Packet that was motoring while we zigged and zagged down the bay! Had a great sail and completed the circumnavigation in just 3 hours.

Laurie and I then sailed back wing on wing with the headsails in the dying breeze and then settled in to watch the fireworks display – magic!

Monday: We strolled the parade route before the parade and then sat it out aboard. It was hot! Managed to get the AIS working and checked out the batteries and engine…
We left about 2:00pm with the breeze having built to about 10kts and with enough west that we were able to sail the whole way. Enjoyed catching and passing a couple of boats on the way! Didn’t enjoy the rotten AIS alarming forever – but managed to silence it eventually…

The Sakonnet Bridge was a breeze the second time around!