Summer 2012

Our routine for the past several summers has not varied a whole lot. The Rose spends the winter at Wharf Marina in the water. She is winterized, and snug in a slip with an agitator to make sure the water around the hull doesn't freeze. We are well into Warwick Cove so we are protected from the winter wind and waves.

Drew our mechanic watches over her for the winter and will move her back to her slip at Greenwich Bay North. The 2 marinas are only about 1/4 mile apart so it's an easy ride. We are usually back on board by mid-April and quickly settle into living aboard. Our summers are busy with family activities from softball to cookouts and everything in between. Our cruising includes exploring Narragansett Bay and side trips to Bristol and Block Island, especially mid-week when anchoring in New Harbor is easily available. Here are a few pictures of our summer activities.
                      Josh, Victor and Grandma, galley

 

Victor with a plate of quhohaugs he dug!

 

Sofia enjoying a day on the Bay

 

The Rose at her slip

 

The Admiral at the helm

 

Bristol Harbor, our 2nd home

 

Crusing Greenwich Bay with friends at sunset

 

Trying to convince Evelyn it's naptime

Since our home slip is a Brewer Yard, we have reciprocal priviliges at other Brewer yards, a feature we take advantage of as time permits. What a way to spend the summer!