Block Island to Cape May
06 October 2021 | Long Island
John & Ann anncrisp@gmail.com | Cleare
Had a great sail Newport to Block Island- picked up a mooring ( first come first served- no reservations) but plenty moorings and anchoring space available. Early morning 4:30am departure…. Pitch black! No moonlight. Welcomed sunrise at 6:38 am, now motoring for the next 30 hi ours or so to Cape May.
our least favorite part of this adventure is sailing ( or motoring) at night…. It adds elements of anxiety for what’s out there that we can’t see floating in the water.
We’re always “ clipped in” on these passages…. Life harnesses and clipped into a rope John has rigged so we can move around the cockpit or deck and be attached to the boat if we go overboard.
Skimming down the Hamptons and Long Island now.
The sun is out, the air is warming , and we’re anticipating a night of motoring. There’s not enough wind to sail but the seas are relatively calm.
I have lots of time to think….
Take care friends & family! Love you all.