Sailing adventures on a Hallberg Rassy 40 in higher latitudes
Sailing to the Statue of Liberty was a fantastic experience, but also stressful due to the amount of traffic and river currents. The trip down the coast offers a lot of historic places, but cruising in the US has become very expensive. An app for booking spots at the marinas has strange terms and conditions, that don’t really fit the cruising life.
We wintered longer than planned in Gloucester, finding warmth and welcome at Cape Ann Marina during the coldest season in years. With excellent facilities, friendly locals, and live music every night, it became a perfect place to winter the boat. From boat toilet upgrades to Boston day trips, our stay was full of memories, scallops, and kind-hearted connections.
Since clearing into the US we’ve slowed down due to extreme weather and social visits. It was a tough sail to Portland that left Snow Bear frozen, but we made it safely. We had a great Christmas, explored Portland and Portsmouth. Now, we’re wintering in Gloucester, doing a few boat projects and enjoying the area’s rich maritime and cultural scene