We set off on Saturday morning either for Scituate or Salem. The destination was to be determined based on wind. It turned out to be a toss up, and so we decided to go to Salem. As we were heading out near Nahant we decided it was lunch time so in the galley the guys started making a salad and Yolande was at the helm. Salad was almost prepared and we decided to open a packet of spicy fish (we didnt have many protein options on the boat). At that moment Yolande called down "Fish on". We were trawling a lure and there was something attached. Having caught lobster pots before I was a little circumspect. However, I gave the rod to Robert who proceeded to reel in. Then a fish jumped clear out of the water. We had a bluefish. We brought the fish to the boat, cleaned and fileted it on the deck, marinated, and barbequed. 30 minutes after reeling the fish in we had fresh bluefish and salad and a chardonnay. If you have never eaten fresh bluefish you are missing out.
We sailed on towards Marblehead and there was a true race going on. It was great to get amongst the racing boats, although regardless of the rules of the road we gave way so that they could race uninterrupted.
We moored in Salem and went to Restaurant 62 for a few small plates.
Sunday morning we headed back to Boston. As we approached Nahant we had to tack south and as we did the winds started to rise 15-20kts. We continued south past the NE Graves Lighthouse, and then saw another sailboat on the opposite tack heading for the Hull entrance to the harbor. The race was on. Phew - winds were rising and gusting to 30 kts. As we passed the boat the comment was made that "eat our spray" should be on our t-shirts.
The afternoon sailing was invigorating and after docking, walking back to the condo and having a shower, we walked down to the waterfront cafe so that we could soak up the atmosphere of some of the locals from North End of Boston.
It was great to have a sailor friend visit, and it was a great weekend.
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