Newburyport to the Annisquam River
Moorglade's Voyage
Ted Wilson
Sat 15 Sep 2012 22:16
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Our Position is 42:36.827N 70:40.755W
After sorting the mooring, the museum and a bit of
shopping we left our irritating mooring ball at 12:15. It was a good time to go,
close to high water and time enough to do the 20Nm passage to the Annisquam. Our
intention was to pick up one of the Annisquam Yacht Club moorings but after an
easy reach down the coast under headsail when we motored into the river and
hailed the club they had none vacant, so we pressed on against the last of the
ebb, despite the very low spring tide. Careful pilotage and a watchful eye on
the echosounder got us under the road bridge and through the narrow railway
bridge, as far as Cape Ann Marina. They had a space for us on their face dock,
which was and easy moor, especially as a small team of helpers were there to
take our dock lines. It proved to be a very pleasant stay, we had dinner in the
bar which we finished before the live band got going. We stayed to listen to a
couple of their jazzy numbers before retiring. In the morning Kay took advantage
of the swimming pool and we popped into the local store for bread and then left
late in the morning for Salem.
 Well it was rough when we came
in
Entering the Annisquam River
 Worrying when people are walking beside their
dinghy You
have no idea what is coming the other way at the rail bridge
 Not much room for the
mast
Tied up at Cape Ann Marina
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