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I took the whole week off and went sailing. Was going to see how far south I
could sail and be back to Annapolis in time to watch the 'Schooner Race' start. Left the slip Sat. afternoon, nice breeze. Sailed to Rock Hall, anchored up Swan Creek. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/585565.JPG Sun. Weighed anchor around 0930, wind around 12kts.. Gorgeous day, shorts and t-shirt weather. Soon as I sailed under the Bay Bridge ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/742661.JPG ) the wind died. Drifted for a while , then cranked up the Yanmar and motored through Knapps Narrows and anchored in Dun Cove, a nice quiet little cove. After dinner, went to plan the next day when I realized I left my chart book at home Duh!. The waterproof 'cockpit chart' that I use didn't quite go to Solomons Island, but I had a guide book that showed it. Didn't make it anyway. Mon. 0900 Sailed off anchor in a good breeze, but by 1100 it was down to 5 kts, or less. Got to the Little Choptank River and decided I better turn north so as not to miss the race. Again ended up motoring for an hour, into West River where I spent the night near Galesville, a real sailboat haven. NOAA was reporting a cold front coming through with high winds (30~40) starting Tue eve through Wed. Tue. 1000, 15kts steady wind , passing by the ever popular Thomas Point Lighthouse. ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/369394.jpg ) on the way to Annapolis. Wanted to anchor in Back Creek but it was so crowded ( a lot of Canadjuns). Dragged 3 times, finally got a good set, but wasn't enough room to let out the scope I wanted. Decided to get a mooring. It's nice at night when you wake and hear the wind whistling and remember you're moored, and go back to sleep. Wed. NOAA was right, 30 mph wind all day. Stayed on the mooring. Spent the day with Haggy and the 'Boatyard Crew'. Love those salty stories! http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/36259.JPG Thur. 1000, picked up Haggy, Bill, and Scupper and sailed out to the Bay Bridge to watch the schooners. Awesome boats. Great day! Good chicken. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/787943.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/201660.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/903127.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/669842.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/910363.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/431839.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/148502.jpg Fri. Headed North, wind blowing N, 15~18, lots of tacks, and waves, sailed into the Magothy River and anchored in yet another peaceful, uncrowded, little anchorage in Broad Creek around 2200. Sat. tired from all the wind and sun, decided to sleep in. Had a nice brunch around 1400, read some, fed the ducks. Thought about staying here, but decided to go sailing, light wind ( 8~10) nice relaxing sail, got out to the middle of the bay and the wind died. Decided to motor back to Broad Creek and spend another night. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/77843.JPG Sun. 0900, wanted an early start to make it back to Middle River before dark. Winds from the south and then SW. Blowing 15, cruising along enjoying the lack of power boats and their chop, listening to the water rush by, glance at the knot log, cruising at 7+ knots and smooth as silk. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/716573.JPG wind kept picking up, next thing ya know I see 8kts . That's a new record. Got near the marina pretty early, decided I was having too much fun and sailed past. Ended up in Worton Creek for the night. Mon. another beautiful Fall day on the Chesapeake. Sailed back to the slip. Tied up and went home. A very satisfying trip! Scotty |
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Cool pictures Scott.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" Trains are a winter sport |
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Great trip, nice report. I'm envious!
-jeff |
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Thanks, been meaning to come down and take pics of the Wed. night races.
maybe next year. SV "SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ... Cool pictures Scott. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" Trains are a winter sport |
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The weather makes all the difference, eh? Leaving today for a 'short' 3 day
sail, have to be back Sunday night for my surprise birthday party. Scotty "Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ... Great trip, nice report. I'm envious! -jeff |
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Thanks Scotty. You keep reminding me why I'm out here busting my keister.
Michael |
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Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? No people....
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I took the whole week off and went sailing. Also, I hate you for this... |
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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote ...
Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? No people.... Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG Also, I hate you for this... Winter's right around the corner. Scotty |
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Nice post Scott 10 pts
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Looks like Elvis without sideburns!
-- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? No people.... : : : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG : : : : Also, I hate you for this... : : Winter's right around the corner. : : Scotty : : |
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Thank you, thank you very much.....
"Pony Express" wrote in message link.net... Looks like Elvis without sideburns! -- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? No people.... : : : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG : : : : Also, I hate you for this... : : Winter's right around the corner. : : Scotty : : |
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The last pic is you depth meter?
-- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... : I took the whole week off and went sailing. Was going to see how far south I : could sail and be back to Annapolis in time to watch the 'Schooner Race' : start. Left the slip Sat. afternoon, nice breeze. Sailed to Rock Hall, : anchored up Swan Creek. : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/585565.JPG : : Sun. Weighed anchor around 0930, wind around 12kts.. Gorgeous day, shorts : and t-shirt weather. Soon as I sailed under the Bay Bridge : ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/742661.JPG ) the wind died. : Drifted for a while , then cranked up the Yanmar and motored through Knapps : Narrows and anchored in Dun Cove, a nice quiet little cove. After dinner, : went to plan the next day when I realized I left my chart book at home : Duh!. The waterproof 'cockpit chart' that I use didn't quite go to Solomons : Island, but I had a guide book that showed it. Didn't make it anyway. : : Mon. 0900 Sailed off anchor in a good breeze, but by 1100 it was down to 5 : kts, or less. Got to the Little Choptank River and decided I better turn : north so as not to miss the race. Again ended up motoring for an hour, into : West River where I spent the night near Galesville, a real sailboat haven. : NOAA was reporting a cold front coming through with high winds (30~40) : starting Tue eve through Wed. : : Tue. 1000, 15kts steady wind , passing by the ever popular Thomas Point : Lighthouse. ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/369394.jpg ) on : the way to Annapolis. Wanted to anchor in Back Creek but it was so crowded : ( a lot of Canadjuns). Dragged 3 times, finally got a good set, but wasn't : enough room to let out the scope I wanted. Decided to get a mooring. It's : nice at night when you wake and hear the wind whistling and remember you're : moored, and go back to sleep. : : Wed. NOAA was right, 30 mph wind all day. Stayed on the mooring. Spent the : day with Haggy and the 'Boatyard Crew'. Love those salty stories! : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/36259.JPG : : Thur. 1000, picked up Haggy, Bill, and Scupper and sailed out to the Bay : Bridge to watch the schooners. Awesome boats. Great day! Good chicken. : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/787943.jpg : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/201660.jpg : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/903127.jpg : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/669842.JPG : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/910363.jpg : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/431839.jpg : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/148502.jpg : : Fri. Headed North, wind blowing N, 15~18, lots of tacks, and waves, sailed : into the Magothy River and anchored in yet another peaceful, uncrowded, : little anchorage in Broad Creek around 2200. : : Sat. tired from all the wind and sun, decided to sleep in. Had a nice : brunch around 1400, read some, fed the ducks. Thought about staying here, : but decided to go sailing, light wind ( 8~10) nice relaxing sail, got out to : the middle of the bay and the wind died. Decided to motor back to Broad : Creek and spend another night. : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/77843.JPG : : Sun. 0900, wanted an early start to make it back to Middle River before : dark. Winds from the south and then SW. Blowing 15, cruising along enjoying : the lack of power boats and their chop, listening to the water rush by, : glance at the knot log, cruising at 7+ knots and smooth as silk. : http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/716573.JPG wind kept : picking up, next thing ya know I see 8kts . That's a new record. Got : near the marina pretty early, decided I was having too much fun and sailed : past. Ended up in Worton Creek for the night. : : Mon. another beautiful Fall day on the Chesapeake. Sailed back to the slip. : Tied up and went home. A very satisfying trip! : : Scotty : : : : : |
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Good show! That's more sailing in one trip than Booby has
done all year. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I took the whole week off and went sailing. Was going to see how far south I could sail and be back to Annapolis in time to watch the 'Schooner Race' start. Left the slip Sat. afternoon, nice breeze. Sailed to Rock Hall, anchored up Swan Creek. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/585565.JPG Sun. Weighed anchor around 0930, wind around 12kts.. Gorgeous day, shorts and t-shirt weather. Soon as I sailed under the Bay Bridge ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/742661.JPG ) the wind died. Drifted for a while , then cranked up the Yanmar and motored through Knapps Narrows and anchored in Dun Cove, a nice quiet little cove. After dinner, went to plan the next day when I realized I left my chart book at home Duh!. The waterproof 'cockpit chart' that I use didn't quite go to Solomons Island, but I had a guide book that showed it. Didn't make it anyway. Mon. 0900 Sailed off anchor in a good breeze, but by 1100 it was down to 5 kts, or less. Got to the Little Choptank River and decided I better turn north so as not to miss the race. Again ended up motoring for an hour, into West River where I spent the night near Galesville, a real sailboat haven. NOAA was reporting a cold front coming through with high winds (30~40) starting Tue eve through Wed. Tue. 1000, 15kts steady wind , passing by the ever popular Thomas Point Lighthouse. ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/369394.jpg ) on the way to Annapolis. Wanted to anchor in Back Creek but it was so crowded ( a lot of Canadjuns). Dragged 3 times, finally got a good set, but wasn't enough room to let out the scope I wanted. Decided to get a mooring. It's nice at night when you wake and hear the wind whistling and remember you're moored, and go back to sleep. Wed. NOAA was right, 30 mph wind all day. Stayed on the mooring. Spent the day with Haggy and the 'Boatyard Crew'. Love those salty stories! http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/36259.JPG Thur. 1000, picked up Haggy, Bill, and Scupper and sailed out to the Bay Bridge to watch the schooners. Awesome boats. Great day! Good chicken. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/787943.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/201660.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/903127.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/669842.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/910363.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/431839.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/148502.jpg Fri. Headed North, wind blowing N, 15~18, lots of tacks, and waves, sailed into the Magothy River and anchored in yet another peaceful, uncrowded, little anchorage in Broad Creek around 2200. Sat. tired from all the wind and sun, decided to sleep in. Had a nice brunch around 1400, read some, fed the ducks. Thought about staying here, but decided to go sailing, light wind ( 8~10) nice relaxing sail, got out to the middle of the bay and the wind died. Decided to motor back to Broad Creek and spend another night. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/77843.JPG Sun. 0900, wanted an early start to make it back to Middle River before dark. Winds from the south and then SW. Blowing 15, cruising along enjoying the lack of power boats and their chop, listening to the water rush by, glance at the knot log, cruising at 7+ knots and smooth as silk. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/716573.JPG wind kept picking up, next thing ya know I see 8kts . That's a new record. Got near the marina pretty early, decided I was having too much fun and sailed past. Ended up in Worton Creek for the night. Mon. another beautiful Fall day on the Chesapeake. Sailed back to the slip. Tied up and went home. A very satisfying trip! Scotty |
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"Pony Express" wrote in message link.net... Looks like Elvis without sideburns! He does! I must admit that I alwys felt that Elvis looked better in his "slimmer" years. Regards Donal -- |
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Where's my photshop! Elvis lives and is getting fatter!
Cheers MC Pony Express wrote: Looks like Elvis without sideburns! |
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Looks like you could kick the **** out of Bobsprit and not break a bead of
sweat.... :-) Nice Shots !! Looks like that digital was just the ticket! CM "Pony Express" wrote in message link.net... | Looks like Elvis without sideburns! | -- | ---- | Steve | S/V Pony Express | | "Scott Vernon" wrote in | message | ... | : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... | : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? | No people.... | : | : | : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. | : | http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG | : | : | : | : Also, I hate you for this... | : | : Winter's right around the corner. | : | : Scotty | : | : | |
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Too bad it's not auto focus. Or is my vision
getting blurry? -- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... : Looks like you could kick the **** out of Bobsprit and not break a bead of : sweat.... :-) : : Nice Shots !! Looks like that digital was just the ticket! : : CM : : : : "Pony Express" wrote in message : link.net... : | Looks like Elvis without sideburns! : | -- : | ---- : | Steve : | S/V Pony Express : | : | "Scott Vernon" wrote in : | message : | ... : | : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote .... : | : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? : | No people.... : | : : | : : | : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. : | : : | http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG : | : : | : : | : : | : Also, I hate you for this... : | : : | : Winter's right around the corner. : | : : | : Scotty : | : : | : : | : : |
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Elvis!
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? No people.... Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG Also, I hate you for this... Winter's right around the corner. Scotty |
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Several of us would pay to see that.
"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... Looks like you could kick the **** out of Bobsprit and not break a bead of sweat.... :-) Nice Shots !! Looks like that digital was just the ticket! CM "Pony Express" wrote in message link.net... | Looks like Elvis without sideburns! | -- | ---- | Steve | S/V Pony Express | | "Scott Vernon" wrote in | message | ... | : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... | : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? | No people.... | : | : | : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. | : | http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG | : | : | : | : Also, I hate you for this... | : | : Winter's right around the corner. | : | : Scotty | : | : | |
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Good report, not so long, nice pics.
John Cairns "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I took the whole week off and went sailing. Was going to see how far south I could sail and be back to Annapolis in time to watch the 'Schooner Race' start. Left the slip Sat. afternoon, nice breeze. Sailed to Rock Hall, anchored up Swan Creek. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/585565.JPG Sun. Weighed anchor around 0930, wind around 12kts.. Gorgeous day, shorts and t-shirt weather. Soon as I sailed under the Bay Bridge ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/742661.JPG ) the wind died. Drifted for a while , then cranked up the Yanmar and motored through Knapps Narrows and anchored in Dun Cove, a nice quiet little cove. After dinner, went to plan the next day when I realized I left my chart book at home Duh!. The waterproof 'cockpit chart' that I use didn't quite go to Solomons Island, but I had a guide book that showed it. Didn't make it anyway. Mon. 0900 Sailed off anchor in a good breeze, but by 1100 it was down to 5 kts, or less. Got to the Little Choptank River and decided I better turn north so as not to miss the race. Again ended up motoring for an hour, into West River where I spent the night near Galesville, a real sailboat haven. NOAA was reporting a cold front coming through with high winds (30~40) starting Tue eve through Wed. Tue. 1000, 15kts steady wind , passing by the ever popular Thomas Point Lighthouse. ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/369394.jpg ) on the way to Annapolis. Wanted to anchor in Back Creek but it was so crowded ( a lot of Canadjuns). Dragged 3 times, finally got a good set, but wasn't enough room to let out the scope I wanted. Decided to get a mooring. It's nice at night when you wake and hear the wind whistling and remember you're moored, and go back to sleep. Wed. NOAA was right, 30 mph wind all day. Stayed on the mooring. Spent the day with Haggy and the 'Boatyard Crew'. Love those salty stories! http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/36259.JPG Thur. 1000, picked up Haggy, Bill, and Scupper and sailed out to the Bay Bridge to watch the schooners. Awesome boats. Great day! Good chicken. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/787943.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/201660.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/903127.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/669842.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/910363.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/431839.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/148502.jpg Fri. Headed North, wind blowing N, 15~18, lots of tacks, and waves, sailed into the Magothy River and anchored in yet another peaceful, uncrowded, little anchorage in Broad Creek around 2200. Sat. tired from all the wind and sun, decided to sleep in. Had a nice brunch around 1400, read some, fed the ducks. Thought about staying here, but decided to go sailing, light wind ( 8~10) nice relaxing sail, got out to the middle of the bay and the wind died. Decided to motor back to Broad Creek and spend another night. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/77843.JPG Sun. 0900, wanted an early start to make it back to Middle River before dark. Winds from the south and then SW. Blowing 15, cruising along enjoying the lack of power boats and their chop, listening to the water rush by, glance at the knot log, cruising at 7+ knots and smooth as silk. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/716573.JPG wind kept picking up, next thing ya know I see 8kts . That's a new record. Got near the marina pretty early, decided I was having too much fun and sailed past. Ended up in Worton Creek for the night. Mon. another beautiful Fall day on the Chesapeake. Sailed back to the slip. Tied up and went home. A very satisfying trip! Scotty |
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You like Sumo?
Cheers MC Jonathan Ganz wrote: Several of us would pay to see that. "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... Looks like you could kick the **** out of Bobsprit and not break a bead of sweat.... :-) Nice Shots !! Looks like that digital was just the ticket! CM "Pony Express" wrote in message thlink.net... | Looks like Elvis without sideburns! | -- | ---- | Steve | S/V Pony Express | | "Scott Vernon" wrote in | message | ... | : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... | : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? | No people.... | : | : | : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. | : | http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG | : | : | : | : Also, I hate you for this... | : | : Winter's right around the corner. | : | : Scotty | : | : | |
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Scotty,
Nice trip, nice report, nice pictures!! Sure looks like You and the "Side----" have come to terms. Good on you and boat. You make this old Fart remember what sailing is about. That should ease those long winter nights I'm pleased with my ASA Ship Mates AND; "I'LL DRINK TO THAT!!!" Ole Thom |
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Not really, but I'd make an exception in this case.
"The_navigator©" wrote in message ... You like Sumo? Cheers MC Jonathan Ganz wrote: Several of us would pay to see that. "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... Looks like you could kick the **** out of Bobsprit and not break a bead of sweat.... :-) Nice Shots !! Looks like that digital was just the ticket! CM "Pony Express" wrote in message thlink.net... | Looks like Elvis without sideburns! | -- | ---- | Steve | S/V Pony Express | | "Scott Vernon" wrote in | message | ... | : "Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... | : Nice pictures, but did the boat sail itself? | No people.... | : | : | : Ok, here, ''The Mighty Capt.''. | : | http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/368719.JPG | : | : | : | : Also, I hate you for this... | : | : Winter's right around the corner. | : | : Scotty | : | : | |
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ...
You just let your crops rott in the field and took off sailing? Ever hear of the story of the grasshopper and the ant? Looks like you had a great trip. Thanks for the pictures! Joe MSV RedCloud I took the whole week off and went sailing. Was going to see how far south I could sail and be back to Annapolis in time to watch the 'Schooner Race' start. Left the slip Sat. afternoon, nice breeze. Sailed to Rock Hall, anchored up Swan Creek. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/585565.JPG Sun. Weighed anchor around 0930, wind around 12kts.. Gorgeous day, shorts and t-shirt weather. Soon as I sailed under the Bay Bridge ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/742661.JPG ) the wind died. Drifted for a while , then cranked up the Yanmar and motored through Knapps Narrows and anchored in Dun Cove, a nice quiet little cove. After dinner, went to plan the next day when I realized I left my chart book at home Duh!. The waterproof 'cockpit chart' that I use didn't quite go to Solomons Island, but I had a guide book that showed it. Didn't make it anyway. Mon. 0900 Sailed off anchor in a good breeze, but by 1100 it was down to 5 kts, or less. Got to the Little Choptank River and decided I better turn north so as not to miss the race. Again ended up motoring for an hour, into West River where I spent the night near Galesville, a real sailboat haven. NOAA was reporting a cold front coming through with high winds (30~40) starting Tue eve through Wed. Tue. 1000, 15kts steady wind , passing by the ever popular Thomas Point Lighthouse. ( http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/369394.jpg ) on the way to Annapolis. Wanted to anchor in Back Creek but it was so crowded ( a lot of Canadjuns). Dragged 3 times, finally got a good set, but wasn't enough room to let out the scope I wanted. Decided to get a mooring. It's nice at night when you wake and hear the wind whistling and remember you're moored, and go back to sleep. Wed. NOAA was right, 30 mph wind all day. Stayed on the mooring. Spent the day with Haggy and the 'Boatyard Crew'. Love those salty stories! http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/36259.JPG Thur. 1000, picked up Haggy, Bill, and Scupper and sailed out to the Bay Bridge to watch the schooners. Awesome boats. Great day! Good chicken. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/787943.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/201660.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/903127.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/669842.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/910363.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/431839.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/148502.jpg Fri. Headed North, wind blowing N, 15~18, lots of tacks, and waves, sailed into the Magothy River and anchored in yet another peaceful, uncrowded, little anchorage in Broad Creek around 2200. Sat. tired from all the wind and sun, decided to sleep in. Had a nice brunch around 1400, read some, fed the ducks. Thought about staying here, but decided to go sailing, light wind ( 8~10) nice relaxing sail, got out to the middle of the bay and the wind died. Decided to motor back to Broad Creek and spend another night. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/77843.JPG Sun. 0900, wanted an early start to make it back to Middle River before dark. Winds from the south and then SW. Blowing 15, cruising along enjoying the lack of power boats and their chop, listening to the water rush by, glance at the knot log, cruising at 7+ knots and smooth as silk. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/716573.JPG wind kept picking up, next thing ya know I see 8kts . That's a new record. Got near the marina pretty early, decided I was having too much fun and sailed past. Ended up in Worton Creek for the night. Mon. another beautiful Fall day on the Chesapeake. Sailed back to the slip. Tied up and went home. A very satisfying trip! Scotty |
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