We cruised out of Nantucket under lifting fog conditions on Friday, June 17. We cruised into Falmouth Harbor where we tied up to the floating dock at the Falmouth Yacht Club. The dock wasn't really made for boats like ours, but was rather used for smaller boats to tie up to as they were putting in and hauling out. We would have taken a mooring, but they didn't have any available for a boat our size. So...we tied up for the night but had to leave the next morning as they would need it the next morning for members deciding to sail for the weekend.
Unfortunately their club was under contsruction as it was being remodeled and would not reopen for another couple of weeks. We had a place to tie up while we got supplies, but no electricity or facilities!!! It was almost the same as being anchored.
The next morning, after refueling, we headed for Buzzard's Bay via Quicks Cut. (Several people advised us not to go through Woods Hole as the currents can be dangerous and we followed this advice.) Our next stop was Quisset Harbor where we once again dropped anchor. Quisset Harbor is a pretty and serene harbor. Several large mansions look out over the harbor. Not only are these houses huge, they also come with acreage! Quisset Harbor is on the Buzzard's Bay side of Falmouth somewhere between main street in Falmouth and Woods Hole. We have been sightseeing in both Falmouth and Woods Hole, walking interspersed with rides on the Whoosh Trolley. While in Falmouth we ate at Betsy's Diner, and actual real diner. We also put the sail on the dinghy for some sailing in the harbor, which is fun for two but not practical for four.
This weekend we plan to cruise through the Cape Cod Canal and stop in Plymouth.