We left Martha's Vineyard at 5:45 am on Saturday, June 30th. The plan was to go up through Wood's Hole, up into Buzzard's Bay, through Cape Cod Canal, and across to Provincetown, Cape Cod. This trip took us 11 hours. We turned into the harbor of Provincetown and proceeded to find a place to anchor in very strong westerly winds. It was 50 ft. deep everywhere we turned. After 45 minutes of motoring around, we decided the safest thing for us to do was go out of the harbor and head north to Rockland, Maine. 38 hours after leaving Martha's Vineyard, we reached Rockland, Maine. The picture of the lighthouse on the cliff was a sight for sore eyes.
We had been told about the lobster pots everywhere. And it was no exageration. They were everywhere and we had to be on the look-out. We got into the harbor of Rockland and looked for the mooring ball we were planning to take for the next 4 nights. Down time was really on our priority list. Travelling so much in such a short period to time really takes its toll. So far, we have gone a little over 600 miles since leaving Cambridge, Maryland.
Rockland, Maine is a nice small town. It is the home of the Farnsworth Museum. The Wyeth's made a home close by and their artwork is featured here. It has alot of restaurants and many art galleries. I finally got my "lobster dinner" at the Rockland Cafe. They are known for their affordable lobster dinners. We have been walking all over the place around here and our down time is getting tiring. But, this is what we do when we come into port. We want to know what's here, where can we go and what can we see.
The harbor is a really nice setting. Bill saw a seal swimming around the habor. It was gone by the time we got back to take a picture. We will be leaving tomorrow (July 5th) to visit a place called Vinal Haven. We have been told it is one of the most beautiful areas to anchor in.
We left Martha's Vineyard at 5:45 am on Saturday, June 30th. The plan was to go up through Wood's Hole, up into Buzzard's Bay, through Cape Cod Canal, and across to Provincetown, Cape Cod. This trip took us 11 hours. We turned into the harbor of Provincetown and proceeded to find a place to anchor in very strong westerly winds. It was 50 ft. deep everywhere we turned. After 45 minutes of motoring around, we decided the safest thing for us to do was go out of the harbor and head north to Rockland, Maine. 38 hours after leaving Martha's Vineyard, we reached Rockland, Maine. The picture of the lighthouse on the cliff was a sight for sore eyes. 
We had been told about the lobster pots everywhere. And it was no exageration. They were everywhere and we had to be on the look-out. We got into the harbor of Rockland and looked for the mooring ball we were planning to take for the next 4 nights. Down time was really on our priority list. Travelling so much in such a short period to time really takes its toll. So far, we have gone a little over 600 miles since leaving Cambridge, Maryland.
Rockland, Maine is a nice small town. It is the home of the Farnsworth Museum. The Wyeth's made a home close by and their artwork is featured here. It has alot of restaurants and many art galleries. I finally got my "lobster dinner" at the Rockland Cafe. They are known for their affordable lobster dinners. We have been walking all over the place around here and our down time is getting tiring. But, this is what we do when we come into port. We want to know what's here, where can we go and what can we see.
The harbor is a really nice setting. Bill saw a seal swimming around the habor. It was gone by the time we got back to take a picture. We will be leaving tomorrow (July 5th) to visit a place called Vinal Haven. We have been told it is one of the most beautiful areas to anchor in.
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Glad you are enjoying yourself. Have a safe trip.
Fran morrison
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