Fishers Island, NY

After a breakfast of omelets and toast, we left Newport Tuesday morning around 11am. For the rest of the day, we sailed westward to Fishers Island, at the eastern edge of Long Island Sound. We arrived ~ 4:30pm to a quiet anchorage.

We use our “Cruising Guide” daily, which explains local knowledge of the area, including phone numbers and information about marinas and good anchor spots. It also tells us the characteristics of the bottom (sand, mud, rock, gravel, etc). We have a choice of 2 of our anchors to use, depending on the bottom described. Brian struggled with our heavy chain for almost 1/2hr to untangle a huge knot in the chain. As he progressed, he realized that the source of the problem was a tiny hammock used to store bedside items in our forward “V” berth where the girls like to play. One of our mischievous little girls must have tucked it inside the anchor compartment, but neither one of them will fess up. 

The anchorage was so calm and beautiful. We enjoyed a gorgeous sunset during dinner (Portuguese sausage with beans and rice), then after dark we played games. We relaxed in the cockpit looking out over the still water. I saw what I thought were ducks gliding near our boat. Brian shined a flashlight on them – they were swans! We fed them a few crackers and the girls loved it! What a surprise!

This morning (Wednesday) we left the anchorage at Fishers Island at 5:30am to correspond with the tides and currents. We continue to sail westward. Our plan is to stop in Stratford, Connecticut at a marina this afternoon. Tomorrow Brian has reservations with the mechanics at one of the marinas to finish some routine engine work.

Enjoy the photos.
Bear with me as I figure out how to send videos.


Aimee