Distance Travelled: 16.3 nm | Merchant Harbor to Buck's Harbor

The first "leg" of my cruise„the "Bachelor's Cruise"„was drawing to an end; the second leg„the "Family Cruise" was about to begin. While I had greatly enjoyed the first part of the trip, I was also looking forward to seeing Heather and Gavin.

From the log: Woke around 0430„sixth sense, maybe: Glissando was floating inches away from Dasein. Pushed her away and towed Dasein away via dinghy. Punched in waypoints to Bucks Harbor and enjoyed a beautiful sunrise. ¶ By 0630 I was itching to leave and told Tim and Britton so; suggested I woud see them in Bucks. They saw no reason to hang out either, so we were all underway by 0700. ¶ Motered through Merchant Row. Cut between Farrel Island and Mark Island while Tim and Britton went S. of Farrel, so I was well ahead. Powered up East Pen Bay, weaving through the pots. ¶ After slogging hrough the strong current by Eagle Island, I was in the clear of pots. No boats to be seen, and FAC [Flat-Ass-Calm] so hooked up Otto [tiller pilot] who steered the last hour+ of the trip while I read! Dropped main while Otto steerred us along at 6 knots. I was on the mooring of the Arbus's (Anahata) with the boat fully put away before Tim and Britton arrived. ¶Got dinghy motor running, cleaned the boat. Got 2 blocks plus 2 bags of cubes. Still 50% of ice remaining after 7 days!!! H and G arrived approx. 1800. Spent evening packing H's stuff + fresh food. G had trouble going to sleep„fussed for about 45 minutes.

Harbor Notes: One of my favorite places to go when I need to go ashore. Incredible protection, incredibly friendly. Wonderful "old-school" yacht club. Nice market; also serves breakfast/coffee.

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