We just arrived at Block Island, Rhode Island today after a short run
from Essex, CT. We first came here in the summer of 1972 when it was
still relatively undeveloped. It was a great place then, and
although it has changed a great deal since, it is still one of our
favorites. The primary anchorage is called Great Salt Pond which is
like a a lake right in the center of the island and entered via a
narrow cut from the ocean. There are literally hundreds of summer
cruisers anchored and moored here right now, boats of all sizes,
types, shapes and descriptions. It is quite a sight. Block Island is
within relatively easy cruising distance from major east coast boating
centers like New York/New Jersey, Long Island Sound, Connecticut,
Newport, Cape Cod and Boston.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_Island

https://www.google.com/search?q=block+island&source=lnms&tbm=isch

Only been out twice so far. It's been very windy on the days it isn't raining...gusting to 50 kilometers per hour many days.
Hopefully August will be better. Wife doesn't like pounding over waves 2 feet or higher.

On Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:34:26 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:

Only been out twice so far. It's been very windy on the days it isn't raining...gusting to 50 kilometers per hour many days.
Hopefully August will be better. Wife doesn't like pounding over waves 2 feet or higher.

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Looking at marinetraffic.com, I see that To-Kalon is back in Halifax
Harbor. They just returned from the Bras D'or Lakes which is
something I've always wanted to do.

Bras d'Or Lakes are always highly recommended for boating.
Ask the Cruising Club of America.

On 7/30/2014 4:34 AM, True North wrote:
Only been out twice so far. It's been very windy on the days it isn't raining...gusting to 50 kilometers per hour many days.
Hopefully August will be better. Wife doesn't like pounding over waves 2 feet or higher.


Perhaps boating is not for you. Maybe some other form of recreation
would suit you better. I'll leave it up to others to make suggestions. ;-)

--
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the
government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of
taking care of them".
Thomas Jefferson

Sorry, FlautentJim.
I think you're mistaking me for Johnny.
Sailing is my game but I boat with an infernal combustion engine to please the wife.
Now that I have a suitable tow vehicle, my next boat will be a bit more appropriate for the North Atlantic.

On 7/30/14, 2:15 PM, True North wrote:
Sorry, FlautentJim.
I think you're mistaking me for Johnny.
Sailing is my game but I boat with an infernal combustion engine to please the wife.
Now that I have a suitable tow vehicle, my next boat will be a bit more appropriate for the North Atlantic.


Flatulent Jim is boatless.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:16:47 PM UTC-4, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 7/30/14, 2:15 PM, True North wrote:

Sorry, FlautentJim.

I think you're mistaking me for Johnny.

Sailing is my game but I boat with an infernal combustion engine to please the wife.

Now that I have a suitable tow vehicle, my next boat will be a bit more appropriate for the North Atlantic.





Flatulent Jim is boatless.

As are you, ****.

On 7/30/2014 12:15 PM, True North wrote:
Sorry, FlautentJim.
I think you're mistaking me for Johnny.
Sailing is my game but I boat with an infernal combustion engine to please the wife.
Now that I have a suitable tow vehicle, my next boat will be a bit more appropriate for the North Atlantic.

What? You're planning on towing a bigger boat behind thhhhhhhat car????
What has tour boating experience cost you so far? I suspect around
$2000.00 per hour

--
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the
government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of
taking care of them".
Thomas Jefferson

TRUCK.......not car..TRUCK!