Author: Lauren Zike

Saturday evening was the third port stop event in this summer’s East Coast Expedition. Our final event with Epilepsy Foundation New England was certainly the most well attended, with over 100 people joining us for a sunset cruise in Boston Harbor aboard the Mass Bay Lines Music City Queen.

During the sail from Boston, MA to Portsmouth, RI on Monday, Phil aggravated an old back injury. We were hoping a day off would allow this flare up to subside, but he will need more rest before it is safe for him to sail offshore again.

Yesterday began before sunrise with a quiet walk down the marina dock to where Cepheus waited for us. Looking at the weather ahead, I wanted to get an early start towards a variety of options where we could tuck in for the night, if we wanted to.

As I went to Portland, I was on my own (solo), but coming from Portland to Boston I was sailing with Ilya (double-handed). Is solo better than double-handed sailing or the other way around? Neither is better.

On Saturday, we held our second port stop event in Portland, ME hosted by Epilepsy Foundation New England. Over 50 people with epilepsy and their families enjoyed a sunny day next to the ocean at Bug Light Park.

Night is a special time at sea. It’s generally when I write a blog. No idea why, but about midnight my mind has jelled on some items that I have been mulling during the day.

East Coast Expedition Distance Sailed: 9 nautical miles Yesterday, we held our first port stop event in Newport, RI, hosted by Epilepsy Foundation New England. […]

Phil and Coop aboard Cepheus are approximately 145 nautical miles from the finish line in Newport, RI! They are flying the A3 and making between 7 – 8 kts.