Enjoyed a nice visit with Dick Curtis who gave us a tour of the area followed by dinner in Cape Porpoise.
Woke to thick fog and no wind. Liked the no wind, the fog - no so much! With suggestions of mutiny by the crew, it was decided that we would wait until it lifted a bit before shoving off. By 1100 the river was clear and indications by local staff and marine weather was for clearing.
We cleared the jetties and that was the last thing we saw until we reached Squirrel Island at the entrance to Boothbay Harbor. Visibility was under 1/4 mile for the most part. The systems all worked and it was a good experience for all. That said, we prefer the scenery!
Tim Brown is still running the docks at Browns Wharf and greeted us warmly. We are docked below a 140 yacht (Lady Gayle Marie) which belongs to Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints. Note to Peter Smith: The Maine governor was aboard yesterday.
Nice dinner at Browns (love the chowder) and early to bed. Sox lost again!
So to summarize; on day 1 we are with Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenburg and their 303 ft yacht. On day 2 we are visiting Presidents 41 and 43. On day 3 we enter the sports world with Tom Benson and his 140 ft yacht. Can't wait to see what's next!
Have a free day in Boothbay today. At 530 it is clear and I can actually see across the harbor. Plan is to move on to Rockland tomorrow, hopefully with a detour to Eastern Egg Rock to view the puffins. Ralph, I'll send you a picture!
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