Maine Sailing Partners

Eleuthera dreaming

Sometimes, we're jealous of our sails -

Here in Yarmouth, Maine, the first snow of the year is falling.  But in our in-box, this picture from customers Garry and Leslie Schneider:  "This is one of your sails heading South along the West coast of Eleuthera."

Down East and how to get it

How to get your J/37 (or other boat) to Maine in a hurry.  Hoist the MSP asymmetrical and go.

Update - The owner sends the following note:

Hi MSP,

The sail is fabulous!  First time I used it I walked away from a friend who usually kills me downwind.  Thanks again.

Cruising Maine

Just got back from 2 plus weeks of Maine Coast cruising.  A great way to unwind from a busy summer here at the loft.  Here are a couple of images that give a hint of Maine's unique flavor (click for a larger view):

Seal Bay in morning fog:

Lobster boat at dawn:

Windjammer glimpsed between islands:

Full Moon

Last weekend on Friday the 19th I had the pleasure of sailing my boat overnight from Portland to Islesboro in Penobscot Bay.  This was an especially wonderful trip because of the full moon we had.  If you have ever sailed at night with a full moon you know what I am talking about, and if you haven't, next time we have a full moon get out for a night sail.   It was partly cloudy but when the moon was out from behind the clouds it was like sailing in the middle of day.  The picture is the  moon at about 3:30am, and a picture of our dog, Bella, at 7:00am looking more tired than us even though she got twice as much sleep as we did!

Follow your dreams

If you think you should wait to follow your dreams take it from these guys, life's to short.  I met Neil and Stacey last winter when they were a little more than half way done with their renovation of Zora, their Mariner 39.  They are now working their way  south aboard Zora continuing their extended cruise with their daughter Liv.   They have a great web sight of the total renovation and their trip so far.  Reading this sight will make you want to jump on your boat and head south.  Check it out:  www.sailzora.com