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The Seamen's Church Institute provides welcoming
environment for the cruisers and the watermen (as well as the casual
tourist). They provide a laundry, showers, and a reasonable eatery. On
the second floor is a chapel and an extensive library with free Wi-Fi.
The crews of Moony and Jule III had breakfast every day during our stay
in Newport.
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What does Eileen Quinn say about
ice cream? Well, Denise and Ann were following her advise! This was not
the only ice cream incident. In fact any time they were together, they
would head for ice cream. Wolfgang and Bob could only sigh in silence.
We also had french fries, cold beer, caesar salad, t-bone steak. Not bad.
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The yachts in the harbor were a sight to see. We saw
nearly a dozen 12-meter boats and other Americas Cup vessels including
the Endeavor. The US Eagle was briefly in the harbor awaiting a Coast
Guard exercise. Several of the USNA sailing vessels were making the
return trip to Annapolis. An educational experience.
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We could not miss Block Island. However, we did
not see it under sail but rather on a lumbering ferry. We drove to Pt
Judith and caught the 1045 ferry to Old Harbor, BI. It was hot like it
has been most of the week. During this time of the season, the tourists
greatly outnumber the cruisers/boaters so it has the flavor of mainland
coastal cities. BI will be a future destination for Jule III, but it has
lost some of its luster for her crew.
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As always, it was time that we have to say farewell to
Moony. This is a short farewell as we will be meeting again in the
Chesapeake in September. Nevertheless, it is sad. Ann and Denise
cried. Wolfgang and Bob were sad. RV Jule III headed back to Vienna
while SV Moony headed for BI.
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