We left Newport on 8/31/15 after we picked up some water, fuel, and a new starter battery. We also dropped off our life raft which we had pick up in Florida for a bargain $150 without really knowing if it could be certified for off shore use. It turns out that it can be certified and we have a nice Givens Bouy life raft for the cost of a yearly recertification. Someone is smiling on use.
Here is a piece of gear we NEVER hope to use:
We had a nice downwind sail to Cuttyhunk MA where we found a community of mostly summer dwelling of the rich while only 35 people stay year around. The one room school house (k-8) has TWO full time students.
We had some nice hikes and discovered a WWII bunker on the West side of the island. We hiked up there on the evening when the community was going to show an old Buster Keaton silent movie (Cops) accompanied by a live pianist. It was great fun and everyone showed up and crammed the little town hall to bursting. We sat on the floor and had a great time.
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