Finding Neverland

Well, bad news. The boat cannot be fixed immediately. We will need to track down the part and see when it can be lined up for installation. So the boat is going to be here in Connecticut for a time. It's sad, but we are really thankful that Neverland will be kept in a very safe spot until repairs can be made. Also very thankful that the issue happened at a marina and not out in an exposed area. We'll be heading back to Chattanooga now!

Ready to head out at 6:00 am this morning. When we placed the boat in gear, we heard a disturbing sound coming from the engine room. Based on what it sounded like, I think we've lost the flex plate that sits like a clutch between the engine and transmission. A mechanic here at the marina is coming down shortly to listen and see if that is the issue. So, looks like we'll be here for a bit figuring out how/when/where to get it fixed. Adventures always have unexpected problems!

Hi friends and family! Got an early start today and it paid off! Woke at 4:45 am and pulled up anchor at 5:25 am. We hit the Atlantic when she was in a very good mood, nice and calm..and even glassy when we got to Fishers Island. We put in a lot of miles today, but were planning on going a lot further. At noon we received a weather bulletin for possible storms in Long Island Sound in the afternoon. Rather than try to deal with that, we ducked in to a marina in Clinton, CT for the afternoon. Turns out...no weather at all...which cost us quite a bit of cruising time. We made the most of it. We filled up our water tank, did some laundry and got some real food at a nice restaurant. We both need sleep very badly, so an early evening is in store. We are planning on an early wake up and plan to get as many miles tomorrow as we can. We'll see how far we get!

Hi friends and family! Totally exhausted so this will be quick. We really wanted to get an early start, but mother nature had different plans. FOG. We woke up to a real pea-souper. We didn't even fire the engine up until 9:30, and even then we had to proceed very carefully. Made it to Newport for refuelling, then down to Port Judith where we have found a nice anchorage. BIG waves today. I'm hoping we have the worst behind us. Going to try for an early start tomorrow!

 A quick little 30 minute run down the Providence River before rafting Neverland up with Neil's boat Brasil.