We changed our plans for Nantucket as a
cold front was expected to pass through, shifting
the winds NW for Thursday. That would not be
favorable sailing back towards Buzzards Bay, so
we sailed off the hook in the SW'ly breeze and
headed out into Rhode Island Sound. Another good morning of sailing, dodging
the drizzle. We had extensive navigation
workshops, a class on simple machines, and sail
theory as we sailed down towards Castle Hill.
Cumulus clouds grew through the
afternoon and the SW winds died down leaving a
rolling sea on our quarter. We decided to take in
our sail and motor to our anchorage. Just inside
the entrance to the Sakonnet River, a strong and
gusty NW breeze filled in, with the lightning and
downpours passing a few miles north of the
Ernestina. We tucked ourselves up into a peaceful
anchorage off High Hill Point for the night. The
winds died down to about 10-15 knots and the
barometer began to rise. The skies cleared and
the almost full moon rose at 2015. Great night
for star gazing.
Wind: SW Force 3 shifting NW
late.
Visibility: Fair to Poor in drizzle, clearing
late.
Captain: Amanda
Madeira
Program Coordinator: Inette Rex
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