Off Wooden Boat campus
Camden to Brooklin conditions
Castine to Camden condits
Clean up and chute drying
Delivery to Castine
Two classic woodies
Fishing spot way right
IOD start in 2 kn breeze
I had my little travel rod in the car and noticed fish feeding close to, well, not exactly a PIER, but a long riprap causeway out to the lighthouse and I took a few desultory casts. It was more to get the lay of the land around Portland Harbor.
The next day was meet up at Brooklin Boat Yard and take the boat about 2-3 hours up to Castine. Gorgeous day and a terrific sail. Next day was the race from Castine to Camden and that too was in perfect conditions. I think we took 2nd.
Then on Friday was the race from Camden to Brooklin. Ugly conditions with rain and a lot of breeze, but we were able to shake the reef out when we got to the Stonington Thoroughfare, and it ended up being a pretty nice sail.
Last race was Eggemoggin Reach, starting in no wind but building a lovely Southerly that topped out at about 12-14. Fantastic racing with 104 other classic wooden sailboats.
Next day was bring the boat back to BBY and clean up a bit. Dry out the chute and repack it, wash the rest of the mud off the anchor chain and so some more odds and ends. I was sad to leave Brooklin but did get a chance to scamper up Blue Hill Mountain! Outstanding trip