08/20 - 08/22 - Maine Gathering

Hi Folks,

LINDA GREENLAW.

Linda spoke on Nantucket a couple of weeks ago about writing her third book, ALL FISHERMAN ARE LIERS. It is well worth reading. I don't think I have laughed so much when she was describing how her friend makes comments in public that up sets her. You will have to read it to understand. Clue, Apple.

In the question and answer period, she was commenting on how much the federal government has screwed up the fishing industry with all its laws and regulations. Case in point. The former representive from the 10th District from Massachusetts, one Gary Studds, who should be listed on the Sexual Predators list, passes a bill making it easer to finance fishing boats. Then every Lawyer in New Bedford has a boat built. Result, over fishing. Studds then passes a law making the Federal Government buy back the boats. All the lawyers then sell the boats to the government for a profit. No wonder everything is screwed up.

One thing Linda did say, a good Fisherman makes money every year, no matter what. It's just the Government makes it hard to make a living.

I am starting tonight to read her second book, LOBSTER CHRONICLES.

Thank You for letting me share.
Fred Heap
Man From Nantucket
 
Re: where can you leave your trailer overnight and have good cruising in Southern Maine

If you want some interesting Salt water navigating, try Casco Bay. When you're outside ( say at Half way Rock) and look in toward the 1,000 islands that blend with the mainland, you'll be doing constant plotting to keep track of your location.

The easiest way to get there, is to launch at the State ramp in Biddeford. Take Rt 95 North to the Biddeford exit at Rt 111, to Rt 1 North, to Rt 208 east. After a few miles you see a blue sign on the right that says launch in 1000 ft. The ramp is on your left. It is paved, with floats for easy single handing, lots of parking ( including overnight) and FREE.

Once you launch and go into the Saco R, go up it all the way to Saco to see the Falls, before ya go out the River to the ocean. From there it's about 8 mi to Casco Bay. Lots of great anchorages in Casco and public owned islands you can land on.

Rick from Maine
 
Thanks for the tips. I have a good friend in Saco, which would make that all the more attractive. Looks good, plus I have that Blue Chart already.

Have you ever done the trip around NY City? You put in at Mamaroneck NY, go down the East River (can continue south past Statue of Liberty to Sandy Hook NJ and anchor there, or just continue around up the Hudson River, then down the Harlem River and back to the landing. It's a great one or two day trip. On a sunny day, the city is beautiful from the water. Best to go after the politics is over!

Dave
 
Hi Folks,
Count me in on all cruises next summer. I am planning to use INN THE WATER a lot, both in Boston Harbor as a USCGAux OPFax (patrol boat) and as a cruising boat. I think Lake Champlain would be great. I hope to do the Erie Canal next September. If I still own the Inn, I am going to set up my bill paying on the computer, so I don't have to be around all the time. (I am hoping that the Inn will be sold so Sheila can joan me.)

I hope the Cruises can be five to seven days long, rather then just weekends.

Dave, you made it with your new boat. Great.

Fred Heap
 
Hi Fred

I am headed to LI Sound this weekend, putting in at Saybrook and going across to LI if the weather is decent. There's a chance I could be coming to Nantucket in the next week or two. If I get there I will try to come by and say hi.

Dave
 
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