Log 40 - Gloucester to Onset Bay
Matt and Allistair briefly checked out our boat before we headed off to Cape Cod Canal. It was a long trip across Cape Cod Sound and we had to time the entry into the canal to go with the tidal flow. Otherwise, we would be fighting strong currents in the wrong direction.
We made it in time and had a rollicking ride down the canal with currents of 4-5 knots. We finally anchored in Onset Bay, which we found much nicer than expected. We would go there again.
We were assisted by a very nice cruising couple on Menage. We met them in Gloucester, but they left before us. He saw us coming in the anchorage and pointed us to some very good spots to anchor.
We have met some kind and generous people on this journey.
Allistair gets his sea legs
My nephew Matt climbed out of bed early, early after returning from a trip to China the night before. We were honored that he came to see us under the circumstances and we were so glad to meet Allistair.
After pushing hard through the Cape Code Sound all the way from Gloucester, we made the entrance about 3:15 pm and we rode the tide heading south.
Harbor of Refuge
This is a small port in the canal with a Coast Guard station that is called the Harbor of Refuge. We are not supposed to stop there.
The current is picking up and going our way.
The current is fast enought to create breaking waves
Happy Eric
Open bridges in the canal with windmills in the back.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy along the canal
The TS Kennedy at dock.
Mass Maritime and TS Kennedy behind us.
Entrance to Onset Bay
At our anchorage for the night. Onset Bay was a sharp right turn out of the canal, which created a challenging entrance with the current behind us. once you get in, the anchorage was beautiful.
Village of Onset
Onset shoreline
Onset village
New cruising friends on Menage
Peppa Pig enjoying the sunset.
Yet another great sunset during our cruise.
Onset Bay