August 13, 2011: Point Bay Marina, Charlotte, Vermont
Marc- We signed up for the Royal Savage Yacht Club “Mini Cruise” to Allen Hill in Shelburne Bay this weekend. Sue stayed back home to care for Aunt Velma. It was a beautiful day when we (Sara, Stephanie and I) arrived at the marina and quickly loaded the boat and sailed off onto the Lake. The Southwest breeze was 12 knots and our broad reach around Thompson’s Point under full sail was wonderful. I should have questioned things when I saw one of the regular RSYC member boats heading off to Kingsland Bay but we continued north. As we proceeded towards Shelburne the wind slowed considerably so we started up the engine for awhile. The wind returned as we neared Shelburne Point. We found a great anchorage next to Wings (another RSYC sailboat) just Southeast of Allen Hill. I rowed over to check on matters with the crew of Wings who explained that the RSYC fleet had moved on to Kingsland Bay. We decided to stay put and explore this really great harbor. The anchorage is next to a very nice park with excellent hiking up Allen Hill. The post hike swim was fantastic. Dinner was on the Lucy III and then a Harry Potter movie. The Moon rising Camels Hump on the eastern horizon was beautiful. This was one peaceful spot.
August 14, 2011: Shelburne Bay, Vermont
Marc- Departure this morning at 07:30 to avoid the South wind forecast to increase later in the morning. We did enjoy a good sail after crossing the Charlotte – Essex Ferry. No excitement on the return leg but a nice trip all in all.
