Zeigler’s Cove

If Tuesday was ridiculous, then Wednesday must be sublime.

As you know, we left NYC without a specific destination in mind. A healthy sign for me! We sped north up the East River with a 3-knot current at our stern. As we broke out into Long Island Sound, the fog began to burn off, and the water was glassy smooth. Quite a change from the day before…

On a whim, I decided to visit Zeigler’s Cove, on the Connecticut shore between Stamford and Norwalk.

When I was HALF my current age (about 39), Cathy and I would come here almost every Sunday. We would drop the anchor; I would work on the boat, and Cathy would read a book. We would swim, have lunch, take a shower, and cook dinner on the grill. Idyllic. We had busy lives – both working in New work at demanding jobs, so this was our getaway.

It’s amazing to me that another 39 years have passed before I returned.

It is a gorgeous cove: surrounded by imposing granite banks, with a narrow opening, and a tricky channel guarded by submerged rocks. With today’s chart plotters, entry is easy. In the old days, with a deep-draft sailboat, I did it mostly by “Braille”.

The cove opening faces east, so you are looking due east – right up the Sound toward Maine. The iconic Green’s Ledge Light and the Norwalk Islands are framed by the opening. It is sunny, calm, and 88 degrees with a gentle breeze. It just couldn’t be prettier!

ANYWAY, the point is, Guinness and I are staying here tonight! We will finish of the chicken and the delicious salads Judy brought. Plus cake, of course!

I’ve been recalling memories of the times I spent with Cathy for the last couple of hours. I just sit here, smiling, hoping that we appreciated at the time (38 years ago) what a good life we had! (I kinda think we did!)

And how’s this for a sunset (reflected, since we’rehacing east.

Tomorrow, we head for the eastern tip of Long Island, but for now, I’m taking Guinness for a dinghy ride and a swim. What a great day!