Thanks to the start of Lent and the associated uptick in demand for fish products, I found myself working, this morning, at a seafood processing facility. Once my work was complete, I headed over to nearby Pope's Landing in Danversport and launched my boat into the Porter (aka Pouomeneuhant) River. Skies were brightening, the tide was on the rise, and Daylight Saving Time was finally here! Also rising was a blustery breeze out of the northwest.
Heading downriver with the breeze at my back, I passed numerous empty boatslips. Reminded me of a drive-in theatre without any cars. The only boats I saw tied up in the water were working boats such as this one...
This boat's name sums up the way most folks are feeling at the tail-end of a tough winter. "Caged Up" was tied up in the Crane (aka Conamabsquenooncant) River.
I ventured up the Crane and passed under Rt. 35 (Water St.) near the Crane River Laundromat. At the short railroad trestle the tide had yet to provide enough water, so I turned around and headed towards the Waters (aka Soewamapenessett) River. On the way, I passed these guys...
I inquired as to the meanings of the Native American names for these waters. No consensus could be reached, but they did, however, take my request under advisement.
Ascending the Waters River, once again, I passed under Rt. 35 (Water St.) and came within sight of the large railroad trestle before deciding to head back to my original starting point.
After a quick 2 hours on the water, I arrived back at Pope's Landing...
It was my first time launching there and it looks to be a fine facility. Once it opens for the season, there is a $5 launching fee. I imagine this area is pretty congested with vessels of all types in the summer months.
My very modest trash haul of 10 pieces posed on my wind-sheltered deck...
There were 4 recyclable containers and 6 pieces of miscellaneous rubbish. My YTD total stands at 332.
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