We are experiencing sailing bliss. Since yesterday morning the sky has been blue, the winds steady at 10-15kts from NW or W, and seas 1-2ft. Yesterday morning we sailed with all 3 sails drawing on a beam reach across from NJ to offshore Long Island, then as the wind backed to the west we poled out the genoa and sailed downwind all afternoon AND all night long making about 4.5-5kts. We even had a 1kt current in our favor pushing us along. How great can it get.
Well, even better. Last night we both laid in the cockpit during the early morning hours 0100-0300 and watched the spectacular Perseid meteor showers. We saw over 20 meteors during that period, probably more than I've seen in my life before. One lit up the sky like lightening and left a glowing ion trail that lasted for many seconds. Finally I couldnt keep my eyes open any longer and headed below to our luxurious seaberth. What a fantastic day and night.
Today, its more of the same. The sky is blue, wind 10kts from west, seas 2ft. We have temporarily lost the tail current but it will be back when the tide changes. We're south of Block Island now and will arrive in Vineyard Sound at the change of the tide at 1500. Should be anchored in Tarpaulin Cove by supper time enjoying the sunset.
All is well with the world on Tides Inn. Even the dog is sleeping contentedly in Sue's lap.
