At this time of year in New England, the summer south westerlies start giving way to occasional "nor easters" as fronts blow through.

One was scheduled for today so, slept lightly, ears tuned in to a change if weather.

Sure enough, shortly after midnight a light clang on the mast signalled some breeze arriving.

Come 5am it was blowing nicely from the north so by 06:30 we were outta there. "There" being Portsmouth Yacht Club, the friendliest, most welcoming place yet.

All sails up, goose winged with the pole we pointed at Gloucester, our planned overnight stop.

However, 15 knots begat 20, which begat 25 which begat 30 so come 09:00 we were abreast the turn in for Gloucester.

We couldn't let the breeze waste so, poling on, surfing at up to 9.3 we headed fur Situate where we landed at 2pm

59 miles at an average speed of 7.7 knots. Whoo hoo

Typically, "should have been here yesterday".

We always turn up just after some great event....."yeah, Phil Collins was here on holiday last night and put on a free gig. Should've been here yesterday dude!"

So, having missed the Scituate fun we're Boston bound tomorrow. If we can find a bus.