Cruise to Scenic Rockport

Mystic rafted by Motif #1 in Rockport

John sets lines for a big tide swing

Dear J Boats: a shot for your brochure

Day 1

Back in 2001, my 9yr old niece Maeve was astonished by my small gas grill at our home in Sudbury. "That's your grill?" she said with sarcasm that seemed excessive in grill commentary (Bobby Flay - possible exception). Maeve was reacting from experience, accustomed to larger multi-burners in her neighborhood and less familiar with the portable type.

Our new Magma "Newport" marine grill came with us on our two day cruise to Rockport. The Magma is pure stainless, has just one burner but when attached to a 30 foot sailboat, anchored at the scenic location of your choice, it grills big. MAGMA Big!

Lorraine and I traveled to Misery Island off Manchester By the Sea to rendezvous with Vivid, the J29 owned by John and Mary Wardley. John and Mary are experienced sailors and racers, have been very generous in offering sail coaching and general advise throughout our two years of ownership. More importantly, they are fun sail companions (and have a dinghy).

Off Misery Island, we tied up at public moorings, assembled our new grill, made the attachment to the stern rail (securely attached, it looks like it will fall over at any moment), and barbecued beef and salmon burgers for dinner.