CODA arrives home.

15 June 2023

Point Bay Marina 

Thompson's Point

Charlotte, Vermont

At her mooring in Town Farm Bay.

Marc- We were up early for a 08:30 mast raising.  Chip was right on time at the docks and CODA proceeded to the mast crane dock.  He asked Charlie if he would operate the crane.  This is definitely a captain and crew assisted operation although Chip definitely does all of the heavy lifting and clearly has expertise in getting the job done.  The mast raising went off without a hitch.  Unfortunately I found a lower stay that needs to be replaced (broken wire in cable) and a bent turnbuckle.  The marina prices have also gone up to match those at Hop-O-Nose Marina in Catskill.  The main difference is that in Catskill the boat owner/crew do not assist with the operation.  Our overnight stay was fine at new docks and the old 19th century stone warehouse that houses the store and bath/laundry facilities is charming.

The trip up Lake Champlain was beautiful until we reached Button Bay.  A rain shower became several showers and then a thunderstorm.  CODA kept us cool and dry in her Pilothouse.  The skies cleared by Diamond Island and the last have hour was uneventful.  We did have a warm welcome from Will and Kathleen Patton who were aboard their tug Rosie.  Sue arrived shortly after that.  We ended the day having dinner at the Backyard Bistro in Charlotte with Charlie, Suzy and their daughter Chrissy.  Nice meal made exciting by eating in a tent during a severe thunderstorm.