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Captain Noah Pfeffer and a guest cruise the waters of Maine aboard the 30-foot sailboat SV Mongrel, scouting potential winter storm hideaways near Islesboro and Brooksville.1:28 The two-day passage involves navigating shallow, rock-strewn coastal waters while dodging numerous lobster pots.4:07 The crew motors through calm conditions before finding a protected anchorage in Smith’s Cove, near Castine.12:29 They anchor in 20 feet of water with 5:1 scope, noting the area’s calm, lake-like conditions compared to the heavy swells often encountered at Catalina Island.13:42 The trip serves as a shakedown for the boat and a first sailing experience for Toni, the captain’s dog.7:31 The crew plans a subsequent 13-mile passage to Pulpit Harbor on North Haven.20:59

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