Hi F and F,
First a correction re our day at Martha's Vineyard That should have read 22 new JulyNot 27th July !
So back to our trip from Martha's Vineyard to Scituate .We started the day in beautiful weather , light breeze and sunshine.
We had been keen to stay an extra night in Martha's Vineyard but we couldn't secure a mooring ball.It is a popular place and we could see why!
Lots of sail boats out at the entrance and nearby waters.Bright colored Spinnakers flying ,it made a wonderful picture. We had a good run in deep water keeping an eye out for the lobster pots over to Woods Hole where the large car and passenger ferries come out of on their numerous trips to Martha's Vineyard.Lots of day tripper families on the ferries, waving as we cruised past.
Once in Woods hole there was a cut through passage to wind through.Keeping strictly to the red and green buoys , then back into the open sea into Buzzards Bay where it was a little more exposed.
Then on up to the Cape Cod Canal entrance. The Canal is 14 miles long and is a great short cut saggy boats the long 135 mile journey around the Cape to Boston.
It opened in 1914 and was used to avoid attacks from German U Boats .Later as it was fairly shallow it was redredged and now has a depth of at least 32 ft. The speed limit is 10 mph
We went slightly faster than that and were soon through .I took the opportunity to make us lunch as the conditions were nice and smooth Just a short journey from there bought us into the delightful little snug harbor of Scituate. The word is from the Indian word Satuit meaning Cold Spring. A Motor Launch for the Satit Boat club came out to direct us to our mooring balls. Had a little difficulty with these ones also.The line was wrapped around the ball so Bob the launch driver untangled it for us , then came along side to give us the harbor details including the best eating place for the evening .H even offered to take our trash off the boat.Such a lovely fellow.
We took the the free motor launch into the town late afternoon where we checked out the shops .I had forgotten back in 2009 we had stopped here for a night and I had purchased a wallet( to replace the one I left on the roof of the rental car in Portland Maine while tanking up! )
We had booked a late dinner time at Barkers Back Bar, so decided to have appetitzers and drinks and also take a look at the local antique car show which just happen to be on at 6 pm in the town!
The Galley Kitchen Grill we were sat looking out over the Main Street was perfect and Linda and Rgee indulged in their favorite fare , Oysters .Only $1 each ! I tried a fried oyster but neither Graeme or I are really oyster eaters! Afterward we wandered over to the car show where there were several old Fords, Lincoln, Impalas and MGB's and even a little Lotus. Most were in excellent condition.
Then onto the Back Bar for our meal.The waitresses were very funny and entertained us during the evening.Seerms this place is very popular with the local residents .We had some fabulous seafood and finished it off with a couple of shared desserts.The raspberry Mille Feuille was particularly good.
So tomorrow , we are off to Boston.Originally we planned a two day stop here , but Roger has some generator issues on his boat which really needs to be looked out and Boston is the place for that ,we hope.
Over and Out
Skipper and Skipperette
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