We picked up the mooring in Mattapoisett Harbor Friday evening about 11:30 pm. 4-1/2 days out of Bermuda. Will post more later on the trip but here are the highlights:

Monday - departed Town Cut approximately 1:00 pm, motored our around the shoals to the N of Bermuda and found favorable wind 2 hours later. Sailed Monday evening.

Tuesday, wind headed us, coming from the WNW and building, along with the seas, making it a difficult day. Had winds running 28-40 knots most of the day crashing into the seas.

Wednesday, the wind died completely, as predicted and we motored all day. We worked our way west to 69 degrees longitude, lining up to cross the Gulf Stream. Hit the stream about 10:30 Weds night, straight on the nose against us.

Thursday, today was a long day, we ended up in the stream for 19 hours with the current against us either dead ahead or just off the port bow pushing us east. Finally broke out about 1800. Wind filled in Thursday afternoon from the WSW and allowed us to sail. Winds built to the low 20s Thursday night, bringing our boat speed up to nearly 9 knots.

Friday, wind was strong, most of the day in the upper 30s. It backed to the southwest allowing us to easily lay the course to Buzzards Bay, sailing 8 to 10 knots most of the day. Came in around the east end of Nomans to take advantage of the lee to reef our main and jib and continue on into Buzzards. Winds continued all night from the southwest. We picked up the mooring and went to bed, we will clear with US Customs in the morning.