Round Cape Ann to Rockport
Moorglade's Voyage
Ted Wilson
Wed 8 Aug 2012 22:51
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Our Position is 42:39.538N 70:36.860W
Wednesday morning was warm and sunny. We had
checked the tide times and they were not very helpful. We could only hit slack
water at the bridge by waiting until the afternoon. However the cheerful harbour
master who came alongside to collect our dues said there was no problem with the
bridge but we should wait for a couple of hours of tidal rise so it would be a
bit deeper.
The bridge was narrow and there was a couple of
knots with us but no problem. It was a very pleasant trip along the Annisquam
river. Quite like parts of the ICW but on a much smaller scale.
Once clear of the Northern end we were able to sail
round the rocky coat to Rockport, a crowded little harbour. We had made a
reservation and the Harbourmaster showed us to our allotted spot which a mooring
ball and an attached pick up line leading aft to two submerged sternlines. It
seemed to work well and after a cup of tea we wet ashore to explore. After a
good walk round this popular little tourist town which has a reputation for its
many artists we found a nice place to have our evening meal on a deck looking
out over the harbour. It seemed the right place to try the lobster, which is
plentiful and therefore good value this season.
 The start of the Blynman
Canal
The second bridge fully open. best to keep to starboard if you have a
mast
  The third bridge seemed rather
low This
floating house seemed a bit novel
 but there were
more
The beach at the mouth of the Annisquam was popular
 Annisquam Harbour
Light
Rockport Harbour Moorglade moored fore and aft.
 Rockport
Harbour
One of the thinner properties
 Harbour entrance
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