(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.