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Join our small flotilla as we day hop up the coast to join the Maine Cruise.

Stargazer’s home port is in East Greenwich RI but we’ll be bouncing around south of the canal.

Copying is among the the most sincere forms of flattery and we’ll be attempting a repeat of John Garner’s 2024 epicurean Maine Train with some tweaks.

Join for as much/little of the Maine Train as suits your itinerary.

If you're new to these waters let us know and we will provide extra guidance on our way down east.

At this point I believe the Southern Cruise ends in Marion on Thursday July 24. We’re scheduling an off day between cruises on Friday July 25th and Saturday the 26th for reorganizing, reprovisioning and awaiting better tides in the canal and a short jaunt to your preferred jumping off point through the canal.

Saturday July 26.
To jumping point Some may prefer to start at Kingman Boat Yard but others including Stargazer will opt for Onset.
Both locations are on Dockwa for mooring or anchor.

If joining us on the Onset side hoping to meet up for Sundowners then dinner at the Stonebridge Restaurant https://stonebridgebarandgrill.com/ and leave early in the morning of the 27th.

Sunday July 27.

From Onset to Scituate 40 miles.
Tide turns from slack to favorable around 6 AM for the canal so plan on an early departure if you’re not at a favorable jumping off point.
Should not be a problem if leaving from Kingman’s or Onset.
This will be the longest leg made longer as I like to stop off and look at the whales.
I’ve got some GPS coordinates for their usual locations NW of PTown but usually confirm looking for Whale Boat excursion boats on my chartplotter.

Hail VHF 09 Cedar Point Launch for a mooring.
Or if you have reciprocal privileges consider the Scituate Yacht Club. Scituate is a good spot for groceries, laundry, pharmacy, liquor, are all steps away from the harbor.

Let's meet up for dinner at Salt in Scituate.

Monday July 28

Scituate to Gloucester 25 miles
Request an inner harbor town mooring in Gloucester on Dockwa.

Dinner in Gloucester at Short and Main. https://shortandmain.com/menu

Tuesday July 29

Gloucester to Portsmouth/Kittery 30 miles
Reserve your mooring at Kittery Point Yacht Yard , or Portsmouth Yacht Club etc.
Hop in your dinghy for Frisbees Wharf on the Pepperell side https://www.pepperrellcove.com/ Portsmouth YC has moorings there. They also have a launch if they put you closer to their their actual yacht club on the Portsmouth side.

Helps to have experienced crew to pick up mooring during peak tidal change.
Very friendly and helpful crew there to help you tie up for refueling if needed.

Wednesday July 30

Kittery to Biddeford Pool or anchor at Richmond Island 40 miles.
Meet for Sundowners and pot luck.
Only restaurant around is takeout. They do have outside tables but no drinking allowed.
Better spot for get together is Biddeford Pool Yacht club. Don’t arrive with an empty tank. If they still sell fuel it’s at the highest prices I’ve ever encountered.

Thursday July 31

Biddeford Pool to Handys Boat Marina 22 miles.

Dinner at Dockside Grill https://www.thedocksidegrill.com/
This stop has been suggested due to good services and reprovisioning potential.

Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2

Where the Wind Blows training
We want to be at Linekin Bay the evening of Sunday August 3rd for Kickoff Dinner at the Linekin Bay resort.
And we have two days to explore 30 miles and lots of islands.
Why tie down the itinerary too tightly at this point?
Training event for Where the Wind blows.
Pot Lucks, Sundowner’s, lunch stops, explore, excitement.

Sunday August 3

Dinner at Linekin Bay resort and pick up Maine Cruise. Anchor or get a mooring.