We launched from Old Quarry in Stonington with a crowd (more than 20) of other kayakers  from all over.  They went to the right and we went to the left up to an area near Frenchman's Bay.  We had not been to the northern part of the bay and it seemed like the southern end would be very crowded.  We had planned to circumnavigate Isle Au Haute, but the weather forecast was not good.  Rain and high winds were forecast for the evening and the next day. We paddled out to the an island to be named later and set up camp with everything tied down and a rain fly over the tent and a cooking area.  Another couple showed up to share the island, they were heading for Doliver from the Reach, but decided to hold up here and ride out the weather.  Through the night and the next day the wind blew a steady 25 knots with gusts to 35 and enough rain to be annoying.  The island was fairly large and we explored every inch.  The only paddlers we saw was an Outward Bound trip heading for the Wooden Boat School.  They were having a very hard time of it.  The third day was a beauty.  We explored Eggemonggin Reach and the Mita Islands in the area for future reference.  We paddled by the Wooden Boat School, but did not stop.  The Outward Bound crew was out having a water fight - we gave them a wide girth.  My shoulder has been acting up lately and this was my first long paddle of the season.  Some of the islands in this area are in really bad shape, more junk on them than any I have seen.  We saw eagles catch fish, osprey called out from trees just behind us and many song birds filled the trees.  A really nice spot to spend a few days away from everything. On the 4th we paddled back to the put in, loaded the car and drove home.  My should we the worse for wear.  I'll need physical therapy to keep the shoulder going during the rest of the kayak season.  Can't wait for our next trip on the 14th.