I will be moving from "C" dock to "A" dock at Willoughby. I wanted to turn the boat around in the slip anyway so I used the opportunity to shoot an approach to my new spot. Looks good. Wide fairway and slip. A transient will be using it this weekend so next week I'll move.
Century Club: George Hernandez
Monday, June 30, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
...and out the Swells Point channel.
A little time sailing alongside Karen Roberts giving a lesson in a Sail Time Colgate 26.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 to Friday, June 27, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
In spite of some very uncomfortable temperatures, I chose to sail. Almost didn't, but after a ride in the car to cool down I went out. I'm glad I did becasue even thou it was quite warm I was fairly comfortable sailing when staying in the shade.
I photographed the Willoughby race then had dinner. At midnight, even with everything opened up it was still in the mid 80s inside the boat. Fortunately with a fan blowing on me I slept just fine.
In the morning rather than all the effort to raise the sail I just motored back to the marina.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Original plan, sail somewhere for the night.
With heat advisories and very light winds, by yesterday I knew this wouldn't work. Sailed to Oceanview and back.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
...luckily not going anywhere. A light west wind for some slow motion sailing around Willoughby Bay. It eventually turned and became a slightly stronger north wind just before I headed back in. Sailtime in their Hunter 36 was out also.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Just a short sail around Willoughby Bay. I wanted to see how it went getting in and out of my temporary spot with a east wind. I did it, but I think next time particularly if the wind is stronger I'll come in front first...
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
After a year at Old Point Comfort Marina I'm returning to Willoughby. I couldn't stand the traffic problems with the HRBT. It seriously impacted access to my boat and getting out sailing. Thank you to the staff at Old Point Comfort Marina. They were great and I am sad to leave...
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
It started off nice with a gentle south breeze as I tacked towards the channel. Once out there it dropped to almost nothing. Eventually a very light wind returned enabling me to cross the channel before sailing back to the marina. With little air movement it got quite warm in the sun running downwind. Saturday I will be moving my boat to Willoughby Harbor Marina. Sad to leave Old Point Comfort but the HRBT is killing me with almost constant backups adding about an hour to my round trip...
I forgot my camera, so no pictures!!!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Just across the channel. Originally to visit friends in Willoughby Marina I turned around after seeing the top of a thunderstorm about 40 miles SW over Franklin VA headed in my direction. It ultimately passed just to the south but no point in taking any chances of having to honker down and wait it out.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
Orignial plan, Sail north. New plan, give up and go over to Willoughby Bay for the night.
Though I knew the winds were forecast to be fairly light, the combination of wildly variable winds and tidal current slowed my progress to a crawl. After 2-1/2 hours and only a few miles which is just out of shouting range of my start point I gave up and elected for a relaxing afternoon and evening anchored in Willoughby Bay.