This morning found Five Islands shrouded in the early morning fog. As the sun came up, it looked more like a sunset than a sunrise. The fog burned off almost entirely by 0900, and we weren't in any hurry to leave, anyhow.
We went back down the Sheepscott River, and instead of running very close to the shore, went out towards Sequin Island before making our more westerly turn.
We went around Cape Small and through Small Point Harbor.
Then we continued north, doing the drive-by of the town of Sebasco. I won't do that again! The lobster floats were as thick as they had been at Jonesboro, except with added rocks, obstructions, and a narrower channel.
There is a nice looking anchorage in the north end of that cut, north of Malaga Island, and east of Bear Island.
We were, however, bound for "The Basin" to anchor for the night. We continued to the NNE for another mile up the New Meadows River, and then turned SE into the Basin inlet.
The Basin reminds you of a lake, with its protected water, and high, rocky, spruce lined banks. The holding was good where we anchored, and it would be a great spot to ride out high winds. In addition to being a comfortable anchorage, the place is beautiful, with lots of tern and other bird activity, and a shoreline that begs exploration. I wished I had my kayak! We saw several people kayaking around the area.
There were two sailboats, and three other trawlers who were anchored in the Basin with us, as well as half a dozen sailboats that looked to be on resident moorings. We were anchored N43 48.400 W069 51.192
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