With winds gusting over 25 knots but still wanting to spend this warm sunny day on the water. I motored out and found a little protection from the waves downwind of the heliport at Norfolk to anchor for the afternoon.
Century Club: George Hernandez
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
No pictures today as I originally planned to just install a new jib halyard. With the help of a neighbor at the marina, guiding the sail into the slot as I cranked it up, the job took no time at all! With calm winds the plan was to just motor out and relax. I didn't bother to uncover the mainsail. As soon as I got out though a 10 knot SE breeze appeared encouraging me to unfurl the genoa and sail around Willoughby Bay. It was interesting to see just how close to the wind the boat would sail. Nice to know...
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Upper 50's feels fine in calm air. Add a little wind and not so much. Stil, a perfect day since I wan't going anywhere. I made my way to the bay side of Willoughby Spit. There I relaxed ahead of diiner then watched for an Electron launch from Wallops. I didn't see it, except on my phone. Slow going against the current on the way in. Back to dock around 9 pm.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
I hadn't expected to go out today, even though it's looking like a week before the next decent day. With the help of some whipping and tape for the first time I put a new halyard up the mast. Slightly nerve racking, but it actuall went quite well. Of course being a beautiful day it was necessary to go out for a bit. Light breeze but warm sunshine I sailed to the east end of Willoughby Bay the floated with only 30% of the genoa out back in, enjoying the sunshine as I covered the mainsail and taking care of a few things on the boat. Relaxing and a taste of the better weather coming!
Monday, March 6, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Light winds were forecast for early in the day. If i'm not going anywhere, gentle breezes and relazing sailing is perfect. Sailing out of Willoughby Bay to the north I timed my arrival at the channel to catch a departing submarine. Close enough to grab a few pictures, not so close as to become a concern for the patrol boats.
At first in the light winds it felt quite warm in the sun. As the breeze increased, long pants and jacket were needed. By late afternoon I had anchored on the east end of Willoughy Bay in hope that the trees along the shore would cut the wind a bit allowing the sun to set the temperature. They didn't. Dinner on the boat and with the moon rising and sun setting I pulled anchor to head in.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
...around Swells Spit. Leaving Willoughby Bay by way of Swells Point channel and back in through the north channel .Maybe an hour on the water and back in. Anxious for the warm weather and exploring on the Bay...
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
After a little work on the boat a sail out of Willoughby Bay into the channel. On the way out I saw the president's plane passing to the east decending into Oceana NAS. After sailing to Fort Monroe I returned to the south side of the channel to have the sun at my back as the Gettysburg passed. It never felt like it warmed as forecast. While VB was sunny and heating up nicely in the morning, there were low clouds and a cool breeze until early afternoon.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
The high was forecast into the low 60's but I don't think we passed the mid 5-'s. Still nice day for a short sail. Next sail Tuesday and Wednesday...
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
A beautitul day. Starting out early to beat forecasted gusty winds, I was out shortly after breakfast and sailed until just after noon. A 10 knot west wind carried me over to Fort Monroe before I tuned back to have the sun at my back to photo warship 74 departing Norfolk enroute to Yorktown Shipyard. When I arrived back in Willoughby Bay the winds almost completely died so I furled the headsail and covered the main and just floated enjoying the warm sunshine.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
The froecast had me thinking it would feel warmer than it actually was on the water. Still, in spite of the clouds, cool breeze and even a little rain I had a wonderful time on the water. No pictures today...