This week, we’re in Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts, preparing to make the passage from Cuttyhunk, across Buzzards Bay, through the Cape Cod Canal, across Cape Cod Bay, and all the way to Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. And after that we head to Portland, ME!

Closing out Week 2 – Exploring the “Other” Sounds: Block Island Sound, Rhode Island Sound, and Vineyard Sound. Plus lobsters, and hotdogs, and pizza - oh my!

The first week of cruising was done and dusted, and we were truly settling into the cruising lifestyle. Time to explore Long Island Sound and visit some friends!

Our first long passage was done and dusted, and it was time to start living the cruising dream! This blog follows our first week of cruising and our passage through Hell’s Gate and into Long Island Sound.

We had done it, we had actually made it off the dock after years of dreaming and planning - we did it! So now what? Up first was the 270-mile direct passage to the entrance of New York Harbor. This is the story of our passage…

The day is finally here where we toss our lines, raise the sails, and point the bow north! Read about our journey of getting ready to cast off and leave land-life behind…