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| Nantucket, oh yeah! |
We have reached our destination...
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| Bel Sito's track from MV to Nantucket |
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| Josie Martin and Melissa Meyers |
We made it.
Bel Sito left Oak Bluff Harbor in Martha's Vineyard at 7:30 a.m. and we arrived in Nantucket Harbor by 10:50 a.m. A big current pushed us so our speed averaged about 10 kts.
We've been living aboard this boat for 18 days and it seems like only yesterday we left our dock
in Annapolis. The boat 'lives well' with time as do we.
in Annapolis. The boat 'lives well' with time as do we.
We've been to Nantucket just once before, coming over via ferry for one day, thus making us 'day trippers'. It was crowded and we weren't familiar with the island so didn't give this storied isle enough of a look see. We intend to remedy that this trip, starting with attending an amazing party on the Sconset beach complete with a raw bar, and other great appetizers. There were seals fishing in the waters close to shore so we could see their heads bobbing in and out of the waves. I tried to shoot some video for you but you can't tell it's of a seal. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow.
Living in Annapolis, I've seen plenty of humongous yachts in the harbor but I have never seen so many packed in one place as there are here in Nantucket. Who owns these things?
Living aboard a 38' trawler like Bel Sito, I'll admit to having a bit of disdain for these multi-million dollar floating cities three and four times our size.
Imagine what these 'toys' cost their owners. And it's not the initial cost, which could be well over $40,000,000. Think about the ongoing upkeep of paying a captain and crew, dockage...not to mention thousands to fill up the fuel tanks. Thousands. For a tank of gas!
This is also a mecca for old, classic wooden boats. We've already spotted a 70' Trumpy and an old Elco. Great to watch, for sure, and I'm hoping to wend my way through the harbor in the kayak to get a closer look.
It's delightful to be able to be here to participate in one of the biggest days in a couples' life. We are honored to have been included and look forward to the festivities to come!
Living in Annapolis, I've seen plenty of humongous yachts in the harbor but I have never seen so many packed in one place as there are here in Nantucket. Who owns these things?
Living aboard a 38' trawler like Bel Sito, I'll admit to having a bit of disdain for these multi-million dollar floating cities three and four times our size.
Imagine what these 'toys' cost their owners. And it's not the initial cost, which could be well over $40,000,000. Think about the ongoing upkeep of paying a captain and crew, dockage...not to mention thousands to fill up the fuel tanks. Thousands. For a tank of gas!
This is also a mecca for old, classic wooden boats. We've already spotted a 70' Trumpy and an old Elco. Great to watch, for sure, and I'm hoping to wend my way through the harbor in the kayak to get a closer look.
It's delightful to be able to be here to participate in one of the biggest days in a couples' life. We are honored to have been included and look forward to the festivities to come!
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| We're anchored off Brant Town Point and partied on the beach in' Sconset |
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