This afternoon I was walking on the beach in Nonquitt, MA (a kind of restricted vacation community), when I spied an unusual craft guy. This was a Sunfish with several dry bags lashed to the mast. I asked the guy if he was bound for Europe (wise ass that I am). Well, no, he had pulled up here because his boat was taking on water. He hoped it would be okay to stay there (quietly) for the night. I didn't say anything but I said that there were people coming by frequently, but that I wouldn't say anything.

It turns out this guy (named Norris with a bit of a ?? German ?? accent) started two days ago in Hyannis, MA with a planned destination of Brooklyn, NY! I hope he makes it or I'm going to carry a load of guilt.

For anyone who isn't willing to GO NOW should think about this guy.

I can't imagine doing that trip on a sailfish. I didn't think to ask if he has proper charts or has done anything like this before. He did say that he planned to keep the shore in sight. I wished him well. Geesh! As far as I know, there's no way to reef a sailfish. He started two days ago in Hyannis and described the trip across Buzzards Bay as "fun". We were out on a 27' pocket cruiser today and the conditions were puffy and we stuggled with a lot of weather helm.

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Last night we had a fun evening with DH Larry (and wife Janet). They took a guest mooring at New Bedford Yacht Club, so I got to see their Dragonfly 1200 in person. Really nice boat. I was sorry not to get the full tour but we had limited time and spirited them away to my wife's ancestral summer place for dinner. A good time was had by all. It is great when the chance comes to see a CSSBer in person!

Today, Larry reported a stiff ride on their next leg back southwest against the wind today. After more than enough pounding, they pulled in to Jamestown, RI for the evening. They found no joy last night exposed to an Easterly in the Buzzards Bay chop, with no protection from the Apponagansett Bay breakwater. At least they were on a secure mooring.