Day 19, (Wednesday, June 10)– Rough ride along the Jersey Shore, passing Atlantic City (left) up to the Manasquan River today with waves crashing over the bow and hitting the windshield. Always a treacherous inlet, today’s entry was no different. Glad to get in for the night.
Day 20 (Thursday, June 11) - – Today’s goal was to head to Sandy Hook, NJ, but it was a rough ride again, and the Captain decided to pull into the only inlet available to tuck into, making for a relatively short 1-1/2 hour drive to the Shark River.
Day 21 (Friday, June 12) – Traveled through NYC and Hell’s Gate today – entry to the Long Island Sound. Had a bit of excitement when the GPS stopped “talking” to the computer, cutting out the navigation system in NY Harbor. Luckily, the ever-trusty paper charts were handy, and they kept Polaris on track until the communications improved again in the Long Island Sound. Always such an impressive site to see the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Ended the day in Milford, CT, in a nice little cove with an island and beaches. Beautiful weather with lots of people on the water.
Day 20 (Thursday, June 11) - – Today’s goal was to head to Sandy Hook, NJ, but it was a rough ride again, and the Captain decided to pull into the only inlet available to tuck into, making for a relatively short 1-1/2 hour drive to the Shark River.
Day 21 (Friday, June 12) – Traveled through NYC and Hell’s Gate today – entry to the Long Island Sound. Had a bit of excitement when the GPS stopped “talking” to the computer, cutting out the navigation system in NY Harbor. Luckily, the ever-trusty paper charts were handy, and they kept Polaris on track until the communications improved again in the Long Island Sound. Always such an impressive site to see the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Ended the day in Milford, CT, in a nice little cove with an island and beaches. Beautiful weather with lots of people on the water.
Day 22 (Saturday, June 13) Wanted to make it through the Cape Cod Canal today, but the trip took longer than hoped for, so stopped overnight in Mattapoisett for the night.
Day 23 Sunday, June 14) – Made it through the canal without incident, but fighting the tide the whole way. Motored through Massachusetts Bay, and headed into Gloucester, MA, where we tied up to the Schooner Adventure – former pride and joy of Captain Jim Sharp! So nice of the Maritime Heritage Foundation to roll out the welcome mat! And Mark’s solo adventure ended here as his wife, Patti, hopped on board after driving down from Maine.
Day 24 (Monday, June 15) – Another lovey day, headed up the Annisquam and up into to Newburyport for the evening. Stayed at the town docks and walked around town a bit, had lunch. Lots of people out in the parks and on the dock. Polaris drew crowds, interested in hearing the story of the boat and the museum. Mark and Patti even ran into folks from both Camden and Rockland!. Tides were fine on the river.
Day 25 (Tuesday, June 16) – Arrived at Peaks Island, Maine! Perfect spot for Patti and Mark to celebrate their wedding anniversary on board Polaris (coincidentally, the same Anniversary date at Polaris’s former owner, Captain Peter Elsaesser and his wife!)
Day 23 Sunday, June 14) – Made it through the canal without incident, but fighting the tide the whole way. Motored through Massachusetts Bay, and headed into Gloucester, MA, where we tied up to the Schooner Adventure – former pride and joy of Captain Jim Sharp! So nice of the Maritime Heritage Foundation to roll out the welcome mat! And Mark’s solo adventure ended here as his wife, Patti, hopped on board after driving down from Maine.
Day 24 (Monday, June 15) – Another lovey day, headed up the Annisquam and up into to Newburyport for the evening. Stayed at the town docks and walked around town a bit, had lunch. Lots of people out in the parks and on the dock. Polaris drew crowds, interested in hearing the story of the boat and the museum. Mark and Patti even ran into folks from both Camden and Rockland!. Tides were fine on the river.
Day 25 (Tuesday, June 16) – Arrived at Peaks Island, Maine! Perfect spot for Patti and Mark to celebrate their wedding anniversary on board Polaris (coincidentally, the same Anniversary date at Polaris’s former owner, Captain Peter Elsaesser and his wife!)
Day 26 (Wednesday, June 17) It’s hard to even describe – yet another beautiful day in Maine, flat calm waters, and an easy ride to Camden, arriving in plenty of time to celebrate at the town landing with Capt Jim and Meg Sharp! It may have been a bit early, but as the saying goes, “It’s five o’clock somewhere!).
Day 27 (Thursday, June 18) - The final leg of the trip. Left Camden and traveled down the coast, around Rockport Harbor, and finally home to Rockland. Robin and Kevin (from the museum) headed out to the Breakwater in time to catch Polaris’s entrance into Rockland Harbor and grabbed a photo or two. Quick stop to fill up the tanks, and finally – home to the docks at the Sail Power and Steam Museum..
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