Portland, ME to New Castle, NH

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Departure: Fore Points Marina (Portland, ME) Slip: H9 7:30AM

Special Comments:

• Legs elevated listening to the closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy case.
• As if trip planning (air draft, draft, LOA, water depth) isn’t enough, we are being mindful of trauma hospitals within our route. Of the two I have visited, I can honestly say, neither are of the trauma caliber of Philadelphia, PA. Yes, I just typed two. So, about an hour until our marina approach. I stand by Jacques in the helm seat, and note the screen ETA. Walk away questioning whether I can tolerate what’s happening or hopeful that maybe I was misreading screen. So, I return and ask. He responds. And as calm as I could, I said, “not to alarm you but, I’m experiencing left arm numbness and tingling, we need to get there sooner rather than later. Forgo the hookups. Notify the marina ASAP and make any arrangements necessary“. Suddenly, the RPM’s kicked into a speed that the vessel hasn’t been pushed since our survey. Jacques in this storm, was the warrior! Navigating dodging lobster pots, mounting lines/fenders, and coordinating with the marina. Upon our arrival, two dock hands (yes, I handled my lines) were waiting, golf cart, and more importantly talk about “luck” a recent retired Chief EMT who came onboard to assess me (clammy, left arm tingling/numbness, nausea, slightly winded and just not feeling right). While the marina has a courtesy car (and offered) he suggested an ambulance instead. Long story short, every bloodwork, scan, and ultrasound were normal. Meanwhile, I’m still experiencing that left arm tingling/numbness and blood pressure acting like it’s on a roller coaster. 
• We were absolutely whipped returning to the boat around 11:30PM.

Arrival: Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea (New Castle, NH) (Thursday, 8/27/26)

Next Stop: Private Mooring Ball (Boston, MA) (Monday, 8/31/26) 1:30PM

Friday, August 28, 2026

Docked: Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea (New Castle, NH)

Special Comments:

• We slept in until 7:30AM. Being home in my own bed never felt so good.
• Regardless, of the no findings test, I know my body well enough to know something is going on. So, our plan and pace remains heading towards Philadelphia, PA.
• Picked up our mail delivery that arrived yesterday.

Next Stop: Private Mooring Ball (Boston, MA) (Monday, 8/31/26)