Day 3 Derring Harbor, Shelter Island

Last night we both were tossing & turning from the loud splashing and rattling around the boat. Winds were 20k and higher from the North so waves were funneling in through the Block Island harbor entrance. Glad to be on a mooring!!! Conditions did not look better at 6AM and were afraid we would have to stay another day. The bright spot was Pretzel! Another day of doing her business on the boat-thank goodness because we would be very wet taking the dingy ashore. By 10:30 the winds were calmer so off we went. Between Block and Montaugue, NY there were 3ft waves and winds 15-18k. We were able to use both sails reefed to stabilize the boat and made great time with the current. Arrived in Derring Harbor at 4:30, filled the fuel tank and picked up a mooring. We plan to leave early tomorrow...6AM to get the benefit of currents east through Plum Gut and then southwest to Port Jefferson. Apparently there is a festival across the water in Greenport and we might see fireworks at 9...if still awake.