As we headed back to "civilization", we realized that our gorgeous sailing weather would soon end. While sipping coffee and untangling from the lobster gear we hooked on to in the night, we called around and found a place in Southwest Harbor that would provide us with lodging and a mooring for the expected downpour- the Moorings Inn next to the Hinkley yard in SWH.

The wind was pleasant 8-15 knots, and we tacked our way the long way out to Petite Manan, and then cruised on one tack to Sutton Island right in front of SWH. Before leaving in the scorching hot sun, we applied sunblock, but we were soon wearing our layers, wool hats and all. We could see that when we had gone Downeast we had taken almost the exact same path on one tack the other direction! It's cool how the Garmin shows past trails, like a bread crumb map to follow. Unfortunately, as we were going the Garmin turned off a few times, and in the end wouldn't turn on again. We had to find our way the old fashioned way - with good charts, hand navigational aids, past knowledge, and 100% visibility. Somehow we made it, after an 8 hour sail, to the inn 5 minutes after our estimated 7:00pm.

To celebrate our anniversary, we sipped Prosecco given to us before leaving (thanks Michael and Elizabeth!), took showers (ahhhh) and walked up the road for a meal. We are staying a second night in our swanky cabin to wait out the rain, taking jacuzzis, sitting in front of the warm fire, and sleeping in a big bed. (Oddly - the bed swayed, and neither of us slept as well as we do on Avelinda! What's with that!).

We are hoping tomorrow the Hinkley electricians will take pity on us and help with our Garmin and Radar. If not, we have an appointment next week in Stonington. We are both a bit nervous and frustrated with this snafu, but are not letting it color our time (yet!)