I got my final 3 days in this past weekend! Friday afternoon I sailed for a half day, mainly in the Bay, until the wind picked up and I ducked into the river. Sunday I made it halfway out the Broad Creek channel before bailing out. It was already gusting to 24, and I made I wise choice as the wind picked up later. Monday I motored the Muse to the marina where she'll be on the hard for the winter. Now I can finally spend some time with pets and catch up on all of the house and yard work I've been ignoring since March!
Century Club: Chip Bolyard
Saturday, November 15, 2025 to Monday, November 17, 2025
Number of days:
3 days
Cloudy and chilly day on the bay
this eagle wants to be an osprey, apparently
Friday, November 7, 2025 to Saturday, November 8, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
morning on the Rappahannock
Friday afternoon was windier than I expected, so sailed with the foresail only until dark. On Saturday, the wind was a bit more relaxed, and I had another half-day sail. Lots of boats out Saturday, and the water was much clearer than it was this summer.
Friday, October 24, 2025 to Sunday, October 26, 2025
Number of days:
3 days
a few boats at the mouth of the Rappahannock Friday afternoon
Sailed out of my home base (Safe Harbor Stingray Point) for three days since it was a bit chilly at night and having the heater on while plugged in at the marina was nice. Friday was breezy (7-17), and I sailed up past Windmill Point. On Saturday, I sailed up the Rappahannock until the wind died, and then motored back. Sunday the wind wasn't bad, but I had a shorter sail.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
Saturday just off the mouth of the Rappahannock
No wind, so motored from Deltaville to Onancock for the night, and then motored back the next day. Dolphins both days near the mouth of the Rappahannock, and I think I saw a sea turtle just off the mouth of Onancock Creek. First time seeing one in the bay! The pic is of another boat on Saturday morning near the western shore.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Started out blowing 15-18 this morning, but then calmed down to 10-12 for the rest of the day. Had a nice half-day sail with only the yankee up.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Winds were 5-12, the waves were minimal, and I had a nice day sailing from Deltaville out into the bay and back. Got far enough out to see the Eastern Shore this time.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Waited out the rain and the wind, and got out for a 2-hour sail until the wind died. Had the river all to myself!
Saturday, August 30, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
Stingray Point Regatta
Sailed from Deltaville to Milford Haven, just south of Gwynns Island, where I anchored for the night. Forecast said 11, but it was blowing 15-20 most of the time. The Stingray Point Regatta was talking up most of the of the Piankatank entrance, so I tried to sneak through without disturbing any of the racers. The return trip was equally windy, but upwind, so I had to motor the whole way. Lots of chop/waves to deal with at the river entrances, so it was a fun ride.
Friday, August 22, 2025 to Saturday, August 23, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
Friday was a beautiful post-hurricane day. Water was high, but the wind was great (10-18 out of the north), and most of the humidity was out of the picture. I also discovered that I had misfed my mainsail reefing line, but all is good now. Saturday I took about an hour to get to a fuel dock nearby and then came back to the slip since there was no wind in the morning.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 to Monday, August 18, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
Fun overnight from Deltaville to Mill Creek anchorage, off the Great Wicomico. Mainly broad reach sailing each way, with winds building each day: up to 20 knots on the way north, and up to 15 knots on the way south. Swells built at the river entrances with some breaking waves there, but otherwise it was a smooth trip.