Early sunrise run and then a leisurely downtown Annapolis lunch with Tom and Dave aboard Tom's 26' Seaborn CC.
Century Club: Christopher Perez
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
We buddy-boated with our friends who keep their 25' Contender on a lift at the marina next door. Our destination was the Corked Crab at Smith Marina on the Severn River. Great little place and we left with a haul of cold beer, wine, and a nice bottle of sipping rum recommended by the owner. We'll be back for sure.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
I went out for a solo sunrise photo cruise and on the way home I got two of the best photos I think I've taken out there. One of them caught two crabbers in silhouette as they worked their trotline. The other was of a neighbor paddling out of Back Creek directly into the sunrise. Everything is lined up nearly perfectly in that shot.
I refer to her as a neighbor because she and I pass each other almost every time I'm out in the early morning hours. I promised myself I would look for her next time I was out and sure enough it took a few days but this morning (7/28) I saw her and flagged her down. She was pleased to give me her cell so I could send her the shot and I got a nice note from her when she had a chance to see it.
A short while after getting back home my daughter and son-in-law arrived and were going to get coffee. I offered to take them by boat to City Dock so I got another quick trip out of the deal.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Port trim sender repair requires hauling/blocking of Exit Strategy. Sarah was 1st mate for the dropoff. Lost some steering on the way over but made it in one piece.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Late afternoon excursion with Dave
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took a morning cruise to Clement Creek and then later up the South River to Coconut Joe's.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took +1 out for the first cruise with her new helm enclosure; tight as a drum. Smoky conditions from Canadian fires still affecting the atmosphere on top of cloudy conditions. Bay Bridge was not visible from the mouth of Back Creek.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Got fuel at Annapolis Landing and ventured to Rock Hall for lunch at Harbor Shack with Capts. Dean and Bill. Smooth conditions in both directions and we even spotted some dolphins. Later that afternoon was final fitting of +1's Strataglass console enclosure which turned out beautifully. Should mean a drier rest of the season and an extended season at that.