day twenty-six - a sail through the islands

Morning comes with a welcome north wind. All quiet on LOON to the south. Sail off anchor 6:35.I immediately put Bruce's local knowledge to use, four tacks north and then slip through the cut in the bar just below Pond Island. After so many foggy mornings, I delight in the warm sunshine. The north wind is perfect to sail across to Merchants Row.Terns feed on a tide line outside the cut. 7:15 less wind. 8:15 better wind at Green Ledge and can feel the strong ebb tide running.8:35 pass between the two rocky islets marked on the chart as the Lazygut Thrumcaps. 8:45 making 2.8 and feel less of the running cross tide coming into Merchants Row.10:20 tied up at the town dock in Stonington. Iced tea and wifi at 44 North Coffee, then a salad for lunch at Stonecutters Kitchen. Pick up a few items at the convenience store, cast off 12:20.I find the afternoon wind is out of the south, blue skies and perfect day to wander around the islands south of Deer Isleand. Full sail on Merchants Row.Leave…