(Temporary Backup) Newport RI to Fisher Island NY

Cruising is all about having a cocktail after 5 pm in preparation for dinner and sunset. The wind picked up in Newport Harbor in the late afternoon and just as Nana and Nandad were settling with appetizers and drinks Nana was wrapping the blanket around herself to keep warm when suddenly a gust of wind swept across the stern of the boat and there went the large glass of Rose Wine!! Another reminder of the pleasures of boating. 

Sunday morning is such a perfect morning for our cruise to Fisher Island. An early start to the day is necessary in order to catch favorable tides and current. Newport harbor looks its best as NH leaves with The Oliver Hazard Perry at its dock in Fort Adams.

The perfect morning to view Hammersmith Farm and Castle Hill Inn in all their glory from the ocean.

NH leaves the harbor at 7.15am heading to Galilee for fuel. With fuel prices so high every saving counts. At $5.50 a gallon NH is cruising at the comfortable speed of 10knts. The swells are three feet high so the ride is a little uncomfortable but the view of Block Island to our port and the Coastline along Block Island Sound passing Point Judith, Weekapaug Point and Watch Hill makes up for the bumpy ride. Also Nana stays at the helm so that always helps- with a cup of tea!

At 12.45 pm the anchor is set and NH is ready for a relaxing afternoon. Brunch of scrambled eggs, bacon and fresh bread was such a treat. The afternoon was spent trying to get the engine for the dingy to start, hoisting the dodger, cleaning the salt from the rails and of course taking the time to enjoy the sailboats sail past and the power boats causing their wakes as they head into the dock. Nana was careful not to loose her cocktail to the wind or wakes. A beautiful sunset and quite evening on lovely Fishers Sound.

There are lots of sailboats anchored at Fisher. New Horizons flag will be lowered in just a few more minutes. Sunset is 8.10pm. Tomorrow Nana and Nandad are heading to Milford Yacht Club where we hope to meet Bridget who we have not seen since last May 2021.

New Horizon begins her 2022 adventures

April 23rd NH left Newport Yacht Club for repairs at NEB in Portsmouth. After five weeks and lots of attention - and frustration - she is on the lift and ready to be splashed. She is beautifully waxed and polished with rub rail repaired from damage during a storm at Newport. A new Davit System for easier dinghy assess, swim platform adjusted, two hundred feet of anchor rode added to the already one hundred feet of chain, and four new house batteries. We are indeed ready for our cruising agenda.

 Nana and Nandad  attended the AGLCA spring rendezvous in Norfolk VA which was so much fun and really prepared us for the next phase of our cruising. We have lots of manuals, guidebooks etc and with our new heavy duty fenders ( and big rubber gloves ) feeling prepared for the locks along the way.  NH will leave Newport tomorrow morning for Fischer Island. Nana and Nandad plan to cruise 40 to 50 miles a day taking our time to get to the Hudson River. So excited for our journey which we hope will take us into the Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, Rideau River, Ottawa River, Montreal, St Lawerence River and Quebec City. Lots to explore.

NH is spending the winter at Newport Yacht Club after cruising more than 2500 miles in 2021

August 26th NH met up with our dear sailing sister ship Dark Star while on a mooring in Edgartown. You can hardly see our good friend Richard taking a cool swim in the fresh water while his beautiful wife Ellie is resting her back. 

NH also took a little detour into Lake Tashmoo and will definitely put this on the agenda for next season. It is a very beautiful quite spot but looks like you might have to get there early for a good anchorage. 

After a few day trips to Potter Cove, Bristol, Kickamuit, Dutch Harbor, and Point Judith NH is now at a slip at the NYC fully winterized where she will stay until April. Nana and Nandad will spend the winter planning our trip up the Hudson and into Canada in 2022 to continue The Great Loop. 

Sconset & Wauminet Nantucket

NH had a wonderful time on Nantucket and Nana and Nandad enjoyed a perfect lunch at Wauminet after a beautiful walk along Madaket Beach.

Nana loved this sculpture at Wauminet

Can you tell the time ?

August 2021 on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket

This map shows the area of Cape Cod in relation to the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket both with their separate charms, architect and character. NH had many interesting cruises to both this season. The best part was that Nana and Nandad got to meet Michael with Tigran and Viken off the ferry at Vineyard Haven. As you can see Nandad and Tigran very comfortable on the foredeck.

Viken jumping from the deck side. A very courageous little boy.

Nana and Tigran doing really well cruising to Chappaquiddick Pt

Just to prove that we occasionally eat onboard

While taking a stroll in Vineyard Haven. Mother’s nature at her best.

Sunset at its best. Always magical.

July Friends & Family on NH

Our very good friends Pete & Muffin onboard with (MJ & Dave, Paul Tina and her brother Johnny - not in the picture). We had a wonderful evening onboard anchoring at Potters Cove followed  by a wonderful dinner at Simpatico in Jamestown. 

Dave,Ceire & Family taking the dinghy into downtown Newport 

Emma and Maeve at The Turkey Hollows in Block Island at the house they rented. Nana and Nandad went back & forth between NH and the house. what a treat.

The Sunsets are simply amazing on Block.

July onboard NH 2021

Nandad looking very serious on a hot day retreading the line to keep the safety net in place. Very important with all the grandkids visiting.

Sinead having a quite moment on our way to Bristol. We had a wonderful night on anchor in Bristol Harbor. Dana and Maeve stayed back in Holliston - we missed them.

A great ice cream stop.

Conor using our marriage savers to communicate with Captain Nandad. We also had the privilege of showing the Arsenault’s how NH gets pumped out!

Emma at the Helm