Readying the sextant

Unfortunately it was another motor down to Beverly, but at least Trip got to use the sextant and take some sun sights. We picked up a mooring at quite possibly the friendliest yacht club we’ve ever visited – the Jubilee Yacht Club. After a stellar lunch at the Anchor (nearly a dive bar, our usual favorite), we refilled a prescription at CVS, grabbed some groceries, and Trip even found some vinyl at a local record shop. Then it was back to the club for showers and drinks at the yacht club before turning in.

Historic Salem and the replica s/v Friendship Of Salem

We were both a bit embarrassed the next morning to receive a happy anniversary text from my brother. Are we ‘that in love’ or ‘that married’ to have each forgotten the day? We walked over the bridge to Salem to enjoy the historical sights, and had a nice little lunch at a local Mexican taqueria (all the fancy places worthy of an anniversary meal were closed till dinner). Then it was back to the yacht club where Thalia and her daughter Allie came by with pizza and wine for a quick dinner and catch up before last call from the launch for a ride back to the boat.