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Fall Sail on the Chesapeake Bay
I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake
Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Sounds great! Do you know of a good charter company? Might do this trip next
year. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post.
I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
No. never chartered.
Sv "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Sounds great! Do you know of a good charter company? Might do this trip next year. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Annapolis to Middle River in 5 hours. Must have been a fun ride.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
envious
next year we're shooting up the coast (i hope) gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
which coast?
"gonefishiing" wrote in message ... envious next year we're shooting up the coast (i hope) gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
It was!
"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ... Annapolis to Middle River in 5 hours. Must have been a fun ride. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
Don't you mean, real sailors' wives?
"SAIL LOCO" wrote ... What no interior pictures? I've been told real sailors take interior photos of their boats. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
Welcome back Scotty,
What a great Trip And What a GREAT REPORT!!! I do believe you have raised the Bar for the rest of the ASA. Wonderful pictures!! Schooners were outstanding. Glad you had the "Hags" aboard "Lisa Marie" can stand tall. She served you well. ( And the bond grows stronger, doesn't it) Again, Welcome back. AND: "I'LL DRINK TO THAT!" Ole Thom |
east
towards maine gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... which coast? "gonefishiing" wrote in message ... envious next year we're shooting up the coast (i hope) gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did
later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
you got radar?
"gonefishiing" wrote in message ... east towards maine gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... which coast? "gonefishiing" wrote in message ... envious next year we're shooting up the coast (i hope) gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Thanks Thom, it was a great trip, and reading over the log (Lisa gave
me a small pad & pencil) reminded me of stuff I forgot about already. Maybe I should have mentioned that Mr. Hag took the schooner pics. Were your ears warm last week? your name came up several times, All good stuff, as was the rum. For the type of cruising I do, my boat is ideal for me. Scott Vernon S/V Lisa Marie Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_ "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Welcome back Scotty, What a great Trip And What a GREAT REPORT!!! I do believe you have raised the Bar for the rest of the ASA. Wonderful pictures!! Schooners were outstanding. Glad you had the "Hags" aboard "Lisa Marie" can stand tall. She served you well. ( And the bond grows stronger, doesn't it) Again, Welcome back. AND: "I'LL DRINK TO THAT!" Ole Thom |
not yet.........
gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... you got radar? "gonefishiing" wrote in message ... east towards maine gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... which coast? "gonefishiing" wrote in message ... envious next year we're shooting up the coast (i hope) gf. "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Scott Vernon wrote:
I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. Yeah, I remember clear back in kindergarten you used to say that all the time ;) Sounds like a *really* good cruise. Thanks for the pics. Were you still out sailing for that sunset pic? Also thanks for the schooner race pictures! I never thought I'd see "Norfolk Rebel" the world's only tugantine, flying a star-cut! Thanks again and congrats! Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
You also might want to consider taking the line off the winch handle and the
stowing the handle someplace besides the winch. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
why?
"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... You also might want to consider taking the line off the winch handle and the stowing the handle someplace besides the winch. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
"DSK" wrote in message .. . Scott Vernon wrote: I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. Yeah, I remember clear back in kindergarten you used to say that all the time ;) you can remember that far back? Sounds like a *really* good cruise. Thanks for the pics. Were you still out sailing for that sunset pic? Yes. Light wind, beautiful night. The pic doesn't do justice to the sunset. Also thanks for the schooner race pictures! I never thought I'd see "Norfolk Rebel" the world's only tugantine, flying a star-cut! Yeah, I didn't think it looked quite right, schooners flying chutes, but hey, when you're racing downwind. Here's another flying a chute: http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/858826.JPG and this one has two up: http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/106906.JPG -- Scott Vernon Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_ |
Ummm... well, if the lock fails or the winch handle works its way out of the
winch (which I've seen happen), you'll lose the winch handle and the line will go in the water. Also, if someone trips and lands on the winch handle, that will ruin his or her vacation. I'd rather have a cracked rib on the winch than be impaled by the handle. I hope that helps! -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... why? "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... You also might want to consider taking the line off the winch handle and the stowing the handle someplace besides the winch. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out.
"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Ummm... well, if the lock fails or the winch handle works its way out of the winch (which I've seen happen), you'll lose the winch handle and the line will go in the water. Also, if someone trips and lands on the winch handle, that will ruin his or her vacation. I'd rather have a cracked rib on the winch than be impaled by the handle. I hope that helps! -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... why? "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... You also might want to consider taking the line off the winch handle and the stowing the handle someplace besides the winch. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Why? is a good question. For a layout that brings all lines back to the
Cockpit, that is a good way to keep loose line out of the way That is a neat layout of winches. How about telling us about them, Scotty? Ole Thom |
Jon,
Not thinking to well. If there is that much line on the handle the Main must be up. If it is up, probably means your sailing. (No engine) Line over the side should be no problem. better than walking over it in the cockpit or getting your feet tangled in it I'm inclined to agree with you about the handle left in the winch. I was taught that, but that was about Sheet winches, which are more active winches. It has carried over on to all winches. In all honesty,Jon, I've lost more handles in the act off inserting and removing them from the winches. In fact, in 58 years of sailing I can't remember ever losing a winch handle any other way. Can you? I've lost my share of them too!! Ole Thom |
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Scotty Great pics. What happened to your autopilot? John Cairns |
You need to get that fixed!
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out. "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Ummm... well, if the lock fails or the winch handle works its way out of the winch (which I've seen happen), you'll lose the winch handle and the line will go in the water. Also, if someone trips and lands on the winch handle, that will ruin his or her vacation. I'd rather have a cracked rib on the winch than be impaled by the handle. I hope that helps! -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... why? "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... You also might want to consider taking the line off the winch handle and the stowing the handle someplace besides the winch. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Thom, you're not thinking clearly. If you're sailing and you need to
start the engine, then you discover there's a line in the water, you could be in trouble. It's not a matter of hanging there or being underfoot. Neither is acceptable. I've seen them come out. I've seen people fall on winches, but never on the handles (because they were removed). -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Jon, Not thinking to well. If there is that much line on the handle the Main must be up. If it is up, probably means your sailing. (No engine) Line over the side should be no problem. better than walking over it in the cockpit or getting your feet tangled in it I'm inclined to agree with you about the handle left in the winch. I was taught that, but that was about Sheet winches, which are more active winches. It has carried over on to all winches. In all honesty,Jon, I've lost more handles in the act off inserting and removing them from the winches. In fact, in 58 years of sailing I can't remember ever losing a winch handle any other way. Can you? I've lost my share of them too!! Ole Thom |
It's not a good way. A good way is to have it properly stowed.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Why? is a good question. For a layout that brings all lines back to the Cockpit, that is a good way to keep loose line out of the way That is a neat layout of winches. How about telling us about them, Scotty? Ole Thom |
Simple, really. There's a 2 speed, self tailer on each coaming for
the jib sheets. Easy to reach from behind or in front of the wheel. A smaller winch on the cabin top for 3 lines, main halyard, swing keel, spare jib halyard, led from a triple clutch . Scotty "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Why? is a good question. For a layout that brings all lines back to the Cockpit, that is a good way to keep loose line out of the way That is a neat layout of winches. How about telling us about them, Scotty? Ole Thom |
Yes Dad. I just realized it when I was closing up the boat and
couldn't get it out. It was raining so I didn't mess with it. I'll still leave it in while sailing. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... You need to get that fixed! -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out. "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Ummm... well, if the lock fails or the winch handle works its way out of the winch (which I've seen happen), you'll lose the winch handle and the line will go in the water. Also, if someone trips and lands on the winch handle, that will ruin his or her vacation. I'd rather have a cracked rib on the winch than be impaled by the handle. I hope that helps! -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... why? "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... You also might want to consider taking the line off the winch handle and the stowing the handle someplace besides the winch. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I hadn't winched up the halyard cause the wind was so light. I did later on. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... What's up with the main near the gooseneck? Doesn't look right. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Crap! I forgot the pics in the first post. I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/470278.JPG Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Sunset; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/639756.JPG Tangier Island; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/sbvernon/73220.JPG Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Wonder who's buried here; http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/734565.JPG Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/124025.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/340688.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/202096.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/982666.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/497594.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/868810.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/505576.jpg http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/827120.JPG http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data...non/235312.JPG Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
where?
"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... It's not a good way. A good way is to have it properly stowed. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Why? is a good question. For a layout that brings all lines back to the Cockpit, that is a good way to keep loose line out of the way That is a neat layout of winches. How about telling us about them, Scotty? Ole Thom |
"Jonathan Ganz" wrote ... Thom, you're not thinking clearly. If you're sailing and you need to start the engine, then you discover there's a line in the water, you would take it out of the water? |
Scott Vernon wrote:
Yes Dad. I just realized it when I was closing up the boat and couldn't get it out. It was raining so I didn't mess with it. You can fix it the Boobsie way... unbolt it, tell the insurance company it was stolen, then sell it on Ebay. Buy a new winch & winch handle. DSK |
"DSK" wrote in message
.. . Scott Vernon wrote: Yes Dad. I just realized it when I was closing up the boat and couldn't get it out. It was raining so I didn't mess with it. You can fix it the Boobsie way... unbolt it, tell the insurance company it was stolen, then sell it on Ebay. Buy a new winch & winch handle. Nah, I'm not that low. The thumb lever moves but it doesn't unlock. Guess I will have to take the winch apart? Scotty |
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:40:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon"
wrote this crap: the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out. Then the terrorists have won. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
Sounds like a great fall trip, Scotty.....glad the weather held for you...
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... I've always said that Fall is the best time to sail the Chesapeake Bay. I had some absolutely beautiful weather, and only had to sail in rain twice, for less than an hour each time. great winds, too. Here's a log book style trip report; Oct. 3 - Sunday, needed four dock carts to carry all the 'junk' to the boat. Met a guy who was crying because his wife had sold his boat. Sad! Very light wind, made only 2 miles and decided to anchor. Oct. 4 - Monday, weigh anchor 1000, light wind, picked up in afternoon. nice sunny day. Lost hat, did MOB drill and recovered it. Anchored in Selby Bay, 2130 (39 NM) Good first day. Oct. 5 - Tue. NOAA calling for 20-25 kt wind. yeehaw! Up anchor 1000. See sailboat heeled over hard on sand bar, get too close while looking, ground on bar. Sheet in tight, heel over , get free. How embarrassing. Wind was around 20, South. made for a tiring downwind ride trying to counter steer the large following waves. Arrive at Solomons Island , press starter button, ...nothing. The main battery cable broke off above the terminal end. Jump with spare wire to get started, anchor at 1630. (45 NM) Oct. 6 - Wed., Fix cable end, weigh anchor 1100. moderate, 5-10 wind. Gorgeous day. Got chased off of firing range by a Navy boat. At sundown saw a shore side house burn down. Anchor in Smith Creek, off the Potomac River 2100. (39 NM) Oct. 7 - Thur., Slept till noon! Pull anchor 1400. Very little wind. Picked up nicely after sunset. Was one of those perfect nights for sailing, nice breeze, billions of stars out, sailed till 0100 Fri. morn. Tied up to work dock on Tangier Island (VA). (35 NM) Oct. 8 - Fri., If you look up the word 'quaint' in the dictionary, there should be a pic of Tangier Island. friendly folk. Decided to get a slip ($20, includes elect. water, showers) and tourist it up for the day. Oct. 9 - Sat., Leave slip 0945. Light wind, but another gorgeous day. Arrive Onancock VA, 1400. Hook up with Mundo (of asa fame) and visit for the day. (12 NM) Oct. 10 - Sunday, leave dock 0900, wind blowing 15-20 North, I want to go north. Big waves. bury the bow 3 times, 2 rouge waves break on the beam and I'm soaked. Luckily it was still warm out. wild ride. Can't make much north progress. Duck into Great Wicomico River and up the Cockrell Creek to anchor. (46 NM) Oct. 11 - Mon., NOAA calling for the winds to die down some later in the day, I wait till 1500 to pull out. Was a good decision. Arrive Smith Creek at 2400 (36 NM) Oct. 12 - Tue., Weigh anchor 0800 , 10-15 North winds again. Sail into Little Choptank River and up Hudson Creek, drop anchor 0100. (69 NM) Oct. 13 - Wed., Calling for rain in the afternoon. Weigh anchor 0730, Sun and clouds, rained for an hour , then sunny again. Nice wind. Arrive Annapolis 1500. Meet up with 'old' friends. (35 NM) Oct. 14 - Thur., Sail out to watch the Schooner Race with Haggy and Mr. Hag as crew. Perfect day for a sail. Some really great looking schooners. Oct. 15 - Fri., hang out in Annapolis Oct. 16 - Sat., Calling for 20 kts sustained with gusts to 30, BUT from the south. I'm headed north. leave 1000, making 6-6.5 knots hitting 7.7 surfing down waves. Arrive at home slip, Middle River, 1500. (29 NM) The last half mile was sad as I realized it was coming to an end. Great weather, great sailing. What a great 2 weeks! Scotty |
Is anyone surprised that binary billspit thinks winch handles are made
by the boat builder? bwahahahah SV wrote in message ... On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:40:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote: the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out. Is anyone surprised that a cheap Siedelmann has broken down equipment, and the lubber who bought it doesn't belive in proper maintenence to at least keep it operational to it's miserably limited abilities? As the trolls would say, YAWN! BB |
won what?
"Horvath" wrote in message ... On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:40:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote this crap: the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out. Then the terrorists have won. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
Fags, I mean flags, in Horass' case.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... won what? "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:40:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote this crap: the lock has failed. I can't get the handle out. Then the terrorists have won. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
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