Did sunset sails on a J-80 on September 5 and 12 on the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. Sailed with CAPCA women menbers on a Ketch on the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay on September 9. Tested an electric boat on October 6 at the Power Boat Show. Crewed in the Frostbite series on a CS 34 on November 3. Sailed on a Catalina 32 on the Chester River on November 15, and sailed on the Severn River on a Beneteau 37 on December 7.
Century Club: Vicki Saporta
Monday, August 26, 2024 to Sunday, September 22, 2024
Number of days:
8 days
Went on a four-day cruise with friends on Pleiades from August 26 to August 29. On August 26 we sailed from the Magothy to Lloyds Creek on the Wye. On the 27th we sailed to Goldsborough Creek off the Tred Avon. On the 28th we sailed to St. Michaels and sailed back to the Magothy on the 29th. Winds were varialble throughout the cruise, with the best sailing on the last day.
Went to Georgetown on the Sassafras for Labor Day weekend for an EYC rendezvous with my niece, nephew and our two golden retrievers. There was almost no wind on our way up on August 31, but excellent wind for our sail back to the Magothy on September 2nd.
Had a nice cruise to Queenstown Creek from the Magothy on September 21 with my niece, nephew and our two goldens and a light wind sail back on September 22.
Saturday, August 24, 2024 to Sunday, August 25, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
Taught ASA 101 courses with some 103 skills on August 24 and 25 to a family who chartered a 39' Jenneau. The wife and two teenagers received their certifications.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
Conducted all-day training sails for Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis on board their 40' Beneteau on August 15 and 16.
Sunday, August 4, 2024 to Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Conducted ASA 101 and 103 classes for American Naval Sailing Association (ANSA) for a family of five on their 46' Hallberg Rassy on August 4, 5, and 6. The husband and wife receved their 103 ASA certifications, the 16 year old daughter received her 101 and 103 certifications, the 12 year old daughter received her 101 certification and the 9 year old son enjoyed motoring out of the South River to the Chesapeake Bay and helping with anchoring.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Completed my ASA 214 catamaran instructor's certification on board a 42' Lagoon on the Chesapeake Bay.
Monday, July 29, 2024 to Monday, November 4, 2024
Number of days:
5 days
I volunteered as an instructor at the USNA. I instructed midshipmen on how to sail on Navy 44s prior to their offshore leg on Block 3. I was an instructor on July 29, July 30, and July 31. I was also an evaluator for two Navy 44s on August 2 to clear them to go on their offshore passage. I also crewed in the USNA's Huntington Steele Regatta on November 4th.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 to Saturday, July 20, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
Sailed on my sister's Precision 21 on the Shrewsbury River on July 11. Sailed on a 37' Beneteau on the Chesapeake Bay.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 2024
Number of days:
7 days
Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis conducts three-hour private respite and memorial sails for cancer patients and their loved ones. I conducted respite sails on SBCA's 40' Beneteau on June 22, June 29, June 30, July 13, July 14, August 18, and September 13. I also conducted a memorial sail on September 13.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 to Sunday, October 20, 2024
Number of days:
6 days
I went kayaking on Deep Creek and the Magothy River for durations ranging from one to 3.25 hours on June 18 (with my golden retriever), July 5, September 16, and October 12 and 20. I also went kayaking with my sister on July 10 for two hours on the Shrewsbury River in NJ.