Back in the saddle with summer plans somewhat changed.
It’s June 9 and Polar Sun has sailed toward the Labrador Sea and the arctic without me. Emergency back surgery took precedent. A once in a lifetime opportunity passed by. But as I recover I have shifted my sights to the possible and now 12 days out of the hospital I am again sitting in the cabin of our Oriane and enjoying the peace and quiet of Perry Creek - one of the truly spectacular anchorages on the coast of Maine.
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| Perry Creek looking west. |
Kathy took charge of bringing Oriane to Rockland’s dock with Rockland Mayor Ed Glaser acting as deckhand. Once on the dock our friends/mechanics Billy and Mikey came aboard and wrestled the alternator problem to the mat. The motor is finally charging the batteries. Turns out it was a hard to get to blown fuse that was blocking the field charge.
Taking it easy on my body, we motored across the bay this morning early in light winds and minimal seas and got in ahead of the predicted pouring rain. Hunkered down for the balance of the morning as cold rain and wind assaulted Oriane, naps and cleaning out the navigation desk were the order of the day. How many rolls of tape are required on a boat? We’re going to offload a dozen rolls back to New Hampshire leaving plenty for future boat tasks.
We still plan on heading up to New Brunswick Canada in August after the Pacific Seacraft GAM July 23/24. Before that we’re going to just putter around the coast.
Now on to a dinner of shrimp, mashies and broccoli. Tonight - dishes and games.
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