The Cat

And you thought I was finished with vacation didn't you? But don't you know we still have miles and miles to travel? We still are going to have some fun!

When we sailed our sailboat, TOBIAS, from Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia we saw a big, big wake on the ocean and wondered what could be making a wake like that. And when we approached Yarmouth we were required to report our position to the port captain. It was "The Cat". The Cat is over 300 feet long and travels between Maine and Nova Scotia at 40 knots! Hence - the huge wake! And the port captain needs to know because it goes so fast, you better be out of the way!

Since that time we have wanted to ride it. So, we did. After our tour of Port Royal we headed to Yarmouth where we had first landed in Nova Scotia 3 years ago. We had fun seeing this charming city again. Then it was time to wait in line to board the ferry. I don't know how many cars/RV's/motorcyles it holds but there were many of us and we were boarded by weight in order to balance the load. We left Yarmouth and were in Bar Harbor 3 hours later. But - it was another hour and a half before we cleared customs and were on our way to a motel for the night. All the waiting in line almost spoiled the whole experience. Even the people walking had to wait in line a long time at the gate. Oh, well, this is what our world is about now. I feel so much safer!! Sure.

We were very happy to be able to experience going so fast over the water after going only 8 knots or so in our boat!