Boothbay to Jewell
Moorglade's Voyage
Ted Wilson
Tue 11 Sep 2012 20:03
|
Our Position is 43:41.325N 70:05.429W
We had decided to have breakfast ashore before
leaving the Tugboat dock and there were a few forgotten items to be purchased.
We chose a cafe overlooking the harbour and tucked into a hot breakfast with
mugs of coffee. A couple with obvious English accents sat at the next table. We
established they were not from the rather smart, Red Ensigned yacht that had
come in the night before, but we seemed to have plenty in common to chat to
Bernard and Jenny about and it was time to depart for Jewell Island when we left
the cafe. Kay picked up the shopping while I topped up the water tanks and
prepared to leave.
The 25Nm passage to Jewell Island was uneventful
and rather cold with a strongish wind on the nose, however the anchorage was
well worth the effort. Sheltered from the wind it was a lovely evening in the
narrow cove between Jewell Island and it's little partner.
The following morning was still and warmer. we
rowed ashore and explored the island. At our first stop,
the Punchbowl, we met the Island's warden who suggested the best
tracks to take. Most of the paths are through dense forest with glimpses of
the coat from time to time. The best views are from the top of a tower
constructed during WW2. The Island was a lookout and battery protecting that
part of the Maine coast. During the summer months there are campers and trippers
on the island but we shared it with only one other boat.
 Breakfast
Anchored in the Jewell Islands
 Moorglade at anchor on a still
morning
A view through the trees
  The
Punchbowl
 WW2 observation
tower
A view from the top
|