Century Club: Christopher Perez

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
First gas run(s) and first BCI lunch run in the CC
  • Ready for its first official BCI lunch run
  • Erin is always a friendly face at Dock St Bar and Grill

So excited to take the BCI exec team on their first ride in the CC that I left home without my phone and wallet. When it came time to pay at Annapolis Landing and I realized the oversight, Capt Tom stepped in and covered it. We returned to port to grab my stuff and headed over to Annapolis City Marina to complete the fill-up with ethanol free gas. But first we wound out the twin 150's on the Severn River. Hit 44.2mph (GPS) at WOT with 4 men and very little fuel.

Then it was on to ACM for 75 more gallons. Called Annapolis Dockmaster for a slip assignment on the bulkhead and then dipped into Dock St for lunch with Erin taking care of us.

After lunch we ran the boat out into the Bay and toward Thomas Point before doing a large circle around a container ship and returning home. It was brutally hot but the breeze was nice as we made about 33 mph on that run. Another fun BCI* outing.

*BCI = Back Creek Irregulars Cigar Society aka ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out)

Monday, June 23, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
First sunrise cruise in the newly acquired Sailfish 2660
  • Super deep clean of all hatches, compartments, deck, T-top, and helm.

The Sailfish is yet to be named but I'm considering "Chaser" as a reference to our family's cocktail culture AND my hobby of  chasing sunrises over the Bay. It will also be the chase boat for its bigger sibling, Exit Strategy, our 2016 Cruisers Yachts 338 SS.

Started her new chapter off right with a trip to the mouth of Back Creek. Then I came home and mowed the grass before the heat set in, and spent the next 8.5 hours doing a super deep clean of the boat. Pass the electrolytes.

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
40-mile brunch cruise and pickup day for the CC!
  • 1954 pocket runabout (make TBD) in Annapolis Harbor out for a lovely Sunday morning cruise
  • Miller Time on Forked Creek
  • 2006 Sailfish 2660 CC on her way to her new Eastport hoe

Around 9am on Sunday morning we set off for Bread & Butter Kitchen in Eastport. They have transient access at the end of a dock on Spa Creek so two crew members hopped off to grab our order. We ate during a slow cruise of Spa Creek all the way back to the boat ramp at Truxtun Park. More on that later...

The cruise consisted mostly of high speed runs just to keep cool. After Spa Ck we headed up the Severn River, around St. Helena Island, and into Forked Creek to see the Severna Park Yacht Basin. Then on up the Severn to the sandbar and back home.

Then at 3pm, the Ericksons and I headed for southern Maryland to pick up the newly acquired 2006 Sailfish 2660 (twin Yamaha 150's). Kyle is an expert at maneuvering a trailer so recovery and getting underway on the road was fairly routine. The seller had a moment saying goodbye to his family boat and I assured him it would have a good home in Eastport.

BCI members Capt Dean and Capt Bill showed up at Truxtun boat ramp to greet us and assist with the launch into Spa Creek. They thoughtfully brought along a bottle of bubbly to mark the event. Maritime traditions run deep in Eastport, after all. Capt Bill accompanied me on the ride over to Back Creek where we toasted a few more times and got her secured for the night. There will be much more content centered around the CC in the days ahead. It was a great weekend.

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Family lunch at the Boathouse in Deale, and a visit from USCG

We made plans to have lunch at The Boathouse in Deale with the family. Approximately halfway to Thomas Point we were approached and boarded by USCG for a routine safety inspection-- our first ever. The officers were friendly and professional and very complimentary about Exit Strategy. Last season I had assembled all small-item required safety gear in a large Yeti tote for easy access. The officers were impressed with our preparedness and it made for a very orderly process. Coincidentally, it was the same crew who boarded and inspected a close friend of ours on Mother's Day.

The Boathouse was great as usual. We docked on the T and spent a few hours there. The ride to/from was mostly flat and we made excellent time in both directions. Next time we'll hit Skipper's and the other waterfront places on the creeks of Deale.

Friday, June 20, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
BCI outing: Capt Dean’s pumpout and ES fuel up

Assisted Capt Dean with pumpout and Horn Point Harbor Marina, then had to RTB to meet Volvo mechanic sorting out a steering fluid leak on Exit Strategy (which was identified and addressed). Ran over to ACM for 80 gals of ethanol-free gas.

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Plan B
  • Sarah loving the bow seating on the Seaborn LX26 CC
  • The iconic Thomas Point Light House

Exit Strategy threw a steering fault as we were about to leave for lunch at Stan and Joe's Riverside. Crew: Sarah, Tom R, Tom H.

Fortunately it happened while we were still on the lift. Capt Tom R stepped in and we took his Seaborn 26 CC. It was a very hot ride on the way home but we got a well-timed splash that cooled us down in the bow.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Center Console Search Success
  • Beautifully maintained 2006 Sailfish 2660 CC in Colton’s Point, MD

Visited and sea trialed a very well-cared-for 2006 Sailfish 2660 CC in southern Maryland. Decided to buy it on the spot. Seller could not have been more open and forthcoming about his ownership experience. He's a marine mechanic so it was obvious that he had applied a professional level of service and maintenance to all boat systems from the engines to the scuppers. Taking delivery this weekend! A new vessel for chasing sunrises, orange crushes, and other adventures around the Bay.

Monday, June 16, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Boat visit and inspection, Delaware
  • 2008 Chris Craft Catalina 26 CC

The hunt for the right center console took me to Summit North Marina in Bear, DE. I inspected a 2008 Chris Craft Catalina 26. It had great bones but a few too many refurb projects for my taste. The search continues.

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Bands in the Sand
  • On the way to Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Throttle-only docking practice

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