Bristol

A visit to Bristol, RI was next on our agenda. By sail, Bristol is only a couple of hours north of Dutch Harbor but Lisa and I decided to take the long way. We headed south and tacked down the West Passage, went about 3 miles offshore, then sailed back north on a broad reach up the East Passage past Newport, Jamestown, Prudence Island and on to Bristol. It was another day with perfect weather.

In the Chesapeake, the crab pots are not normally in the deep water, but here the lobster pots are often placed in water 90--100 feet deep. Any kind of pots are a constant worry. Rope and props don't go well together.

When we arrived in Bristol, Sojourner was already there, with Our Turn due to arrive the following day. When Our Turn showed up, they brought with them some wonderful fresh seafood--lobster, mussels, clams. Paul and Claire were kind enough to invite Sojourner and Nicki May over for a most excellent seafood feast. It was a fun evening with good people.

The following day we strolled the town soaking in the sites and in general, admiring old buildings. Bristol is a really pretty town with lots of well kept old buildings. After lunch, Claire and the boys went to the Herroshoff Museum, where we admired many of the boats designed and built by John and Nathaniel Herroshoff from days gone by. Lisa and Linda passed on the museum and went for a long walk.


Nice view from someone's yard.


The ladies.


An old, very cool stone building.


Bristol is known for their 4th of July celebrations. Apparently it's a very big deal and they put a lot of effort into it. One street even has the centerline painted red, white and blue (if you're Japanese it's blue, white and red).


If it looks like a drug deal...