Connecticut River to Thames River (US Coast Guard Academy)

We didn't leave the anchorage until 1100 since we stayed up a little later than usual due to the fireworks and partying in our anchorage for the 4th of July. We noticed there were still quite a few boaters on the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. We suspect many took an extra day off work since the weather was so nice (or manybe to sleep in after partying late last night).

We had favorable but light winds for our journey to the Thames River. So, we raised the main and sailed at a leisurely pace all day. We sailed over to Fisher Island and eventually headed back to the mouth of the Thames to anchor off the US Coast Guard Academy for the evening.

Coast Guard Academy Women's Rowing Team at Practice - Thames River

The women's rowing team was out practicing when we arrived. It was fun to watch them and hear their coach making corrections or suggestions for improving their performance. It was obvious that more than one crew were freshmen with little prior experience at rowing.

Ashore, we saw and heard a large contingent of midshipmen engaged in physical fitness exercises. Eventually, the bugle sounded and all activity stopped as everyone headed back to the barracks to prepare for supper. The academy chapel bells also told the hour and chimed throughout the night.