But the schedule was too tight. There were fewer than a dozen sailboats represented. It was interesting to get the perspective of the power boaters, many of whom had once been sailors. It's hard to imagine getting three gallons to the hour and not three hours to the gallon. But factor in the distance covered and it's closer to a wash. Buzzards Bay to Pen Bay in two daylight hops? But you'll never get that moment of silence when you switch to sail.

We sat Doug next to a sailing marriage counselor so they could discuss when to hand off clients. He and Leslie were fine hosts and emptied most of the storage from the aft cabin for me.