Hi F and F,
Having made the decision to bypass Newport Rhode Island , our original destination for yesterday and today, we decided Block Island would be a good stopping point before our journey to Nantucket. We had always heard about Block Island and were intrigued to see what all the hype was about. Due to Graeme's two day persistence in telephoning the Paynes Dock we were able to get a slip , sort of!
They were having a big Shark fishing tournament there from Friday through to Sunday., so the whole place was booked out at all four marinas and crawling with lots of boats and people .It was a fun atmosphere !
We had a pleasant journey there which only took just over two hours The calm seas made it perfect.As we are now a bit rock shy we made sure we entered the natural harbor well inside the buoys .
The Marina staff were very friendly and helpful, and after our boats had tanked upwith diesel fuel, we were directed to our slip.Yes one slip, meaning we rafted up to each other beside a big yacht and Roger had to first take his dingy off so he could back his boat in with the anchor of the boat behind him hanging over his swim platform! We backed in beside Roger .Twin 48 Sabres neatly tucked into one spot,at least it was convenient for hopping over as both boats were level with each other!
We asked about eating places and were told to go to the Dead Eye Dick Restaurant for good food ( which indeed it was) Also we were recommended to try a mudslide drink (Vodka , Baileys and Kahula ) at the Mahogany Shoals bar. It was so so , not overly alcoholic fortunately. Both places within short walking distance.While at the bar ,the shark weigh in was happening so we wandered over to see.
Heaviest one was around 250 lbs. As a "treat" the kids were presented with the fins.
No time to explore the rest of the island today, but will take a walk into the town tomorrow
Over and out ,
Skipper and Skipperette.
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