Wind

 9/10- Cradle Cove, Isleboro ME

  We took off early this morning to catch a little of the tide as we ran across the bay in fine form. It was a nice close reach all the way into Searsport harbor where we tacked. We then headed down the long narrow part of West Penobscot bay. The wind, by the forecasts that I saw was supposed to turn west at this point. Instead the wind continued its SW run ever increasing as the day went on. We slowly started reducing sail in order to keep the boat on her feet. The wind was undecided in what it wanted to do. One minute it was a nice mellow breeze and the next it came roaring down out of the mountains to try to topple our boat. We ever so patiently worked our way down the west coast of Isleboro close hauled until we got to Warren Island where the wind and waves and ferries all combined to make the entrance one to not forget. 

    We anchored just off the mooring field for Dark Harbor boat yard. The wind would just not let up as it continued with the 20-30 mph gusts. I have often wondered where does the wind come from as it just keeps coming and coming and is there now somewhere that is missing some wind. We sure got enough of it today. It will settle down a bit tonight but like last night it will begin to blow good around 2 am. 

    As you can tell because you are reading this we did survive the storm last night. It woke me up around 1 with the halyards banging on the mast. I decided to stick my head in the sand (or more likely my pillow) and hope nothing breaks. It did turn out fine and by morning everything was calm with blue skies above. 

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