A sky to remember

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Frank & Anne
Mon 17 Sep 2018 23:53
Biddeford/ Saco 43:28.9N 070:25.2W Once shipshape again, left Kittery Point for Portland. ![]() Fine view of Portsmouth Naval Prison as we were leaving. Very grand appearance, occupied from 1908 until 1974. Must have housed a lot! Again, no wind at first and dodging lobster pots required full attention from the crew! Wind got up and under full sail we finally hit 6 knots; since we knew it was going to be tight making Portland in daylight we made a change to Plan B In this part of Maine, there are few anchorages and costly mooring fees are the norm. So the Saco River was the destination- free transient moorings being the attraction. ![]() Saco River, very pretty, with numerous waterside properties having their own dock, or in this case a summerhouse. 3 1/2 miles upriver we found the buoys, success! Wonderful spot surrounded by forests and wetlands about a mile from the twin towns of Biddeford and Saco. Wanted to be tucked up out of the way of possible gales and rain, remnants from Florence. ![]() Rewarded with the most awesome sky! One to remember. |