SHIP’S LOG         9-25-2002
Tenants Harbor, ME.
Entry by: LouAnn and Michael Lindie
Benton, ME.
        Because we were early, a seemingly friendly seal had greeted us at the dock behind the EAST WIND INN. But soon we watched a beautiful, white sailboat glide down Long Cove. Through my binoculars I could see Captain Frank wave to us, as he skillfully piloted his craft past lobster pots and the dozen or so other boats moored nearby.
        Frank introduced us to Nicole and Jim, a charming couple from New Jersey, still glowing with a full charge of life long memories from their overnight adventure. Hugs and handshakes are exchanged. I can't help but notice their high levels of enthusiasm and regard for Captain Frank! As details of their sailing experience and overnight on board spring forth, our own anticipation heightens. Doreen arrives with fresh provisions, as we board the APHRODITE under sunny skies with a warm and light east wind.
        Captain Frank gives us a quick tour, we stow our gear, a welcome quick change to cooler attire, due to the unseasonably warm temperatures, and we are back topside raising the sails. Captain Frank courteously asks us what we would like to see, and we answer that we will leave that to him.
        He carefully surveys the conditions, mentions that an east wind is unusual, and selects a course that offered us spectacular panoramas of our home state’s rocky coast and offshore islands. First we sailed pass the inactive Southern Light Station, then the islands Mosquito, Metinic and Monhegan. Doreen politely serves us subs, chips and colas for lunch. The  auto-pilot is on. We eat. Nice, thank you.
        After our first starboard tack, LouAnn takes the helm with a huge, beaming smile, saying it brings back pleasant memories from her childhood, aboard her grandparents yacht, Bambi! Carefully, I capture the moment on both film and video, priceless treasures. She takes a course heading of 060, for Two Bush Island Light. We are in Two Bush Channel. APHRODITE’s speed: 2.5 to 3.7 knots. Very light east wind, swells 1 to 3 feet. Doreen takes the helm in relief, same heading, she searches for wind, her best speed is 4.1 knots. We watch as some lobster men tend their traps, the birds hovering, hoping to take advantage of them changing bait. Our feelings of euphoria, total relaxation, yet exhilaration, cause us to wonder why did we not do this sooner?
        Alas, as we near Two Bush Light, the time has come for us to change course and return to Long Cove. As the sun sets beautifully we prepare dinner on board. Thank God and our hosts for barbecued steaks, fresh steamed lobsters, veggies, salads and bread. We toast with fine wine, to friendship, fair wind and calm seas.
        We highly recommend Goddess of the Sea Cruises to anyone who likes the ocean. We were impressed with the personal touch and intimate atmosphere of the entire experience, as well as the Captain and his vessel. Captain Frank, you're an adept sailor and your APHRODITE is meticulously maintained.  Many thanks to you and Doreen for sharing this with us, an absolutely wonderful sailing adventure that we would love to repeat with you in the near future.

Sincerely,
LouAnn and Michael Lindie
7 Miller street
Benton, ME. 04901