Weather: Sunny and warm. Winds: Light and variable. Seas: Flat.
Sailed out of the anchorage under the main and genoa, with a light north wind. Wind died after about 45min and we motored through Pitt Passage, noting with interest the "Don't Pick Up Hitchhikers" signs because of the state prison on McNeil Island....
Managed a bit more sailing in Drayton Passage. The motored. Ebb currents in Dana Passage were strong and headway was reduced to 3kts. Then I noticed the boats on the north shore were pointed in the opposite direction. An eddy! Moved over and headway jumped to 6kts!
Arrived Boston Harbor and folded as we were taking a slip - needed to refill the water. Also took on fuel. First slip assigned was tight. Further, Strider did not fit, her bow was sticking way out. Asked to move to the outside and, "Sure!"
Moved outside, unfolding in transit. Hosed the boat down. Also rigged a shower on the stern and both Kelly and I enjoyed getting the crud off!
Occasionally, Boston Harbor hosts a dinner on the dock and this was one of those nights! For $10 and another $3 for wine tasting, we enjoyed grilled chicken-on-a-stick, clams, pasta, a salad and 4 wines. Met some really nice people, one who live just down the street who invited us in whilst we were walking the dogs!
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