I conducted additional Captain Screening sails for Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis on their 40' Beneteau on June 17, August 22, and September 6.
Century Club: Vicki Saporta
Monday, June 17, 2024 to Friday, September 6, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Saturday, June 15, 2024 to Saturday, September 14, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Skippered Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis' 40' Benneteau in the Cancer Cures, Crab Cup and Hospice Cup Regattas, on June15, August 17, and September 14, respectively. We placed first in our class in the Cancer Cures Regatta, and third in our class for podium honors in the Crab Cup.
Monday, June 10, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Number of days:
7 days
Took Pleiades from Deep Creek to Gibson Island for repairs on June 10 and motored her back home on June 29. Went on five sails on the Chesapeake Bay on July 3, July 7, July 21, July 26 and August 14. Sails ranged from four to six hours in varying wind conditions. Nice to get out on the Bay!
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Went on a two hour cruise on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's (CBF) boat Margurite, to learn about their education programs and efforts to preserve the Bay.
Monday, June 3, 2024 to Sunday, November 24, 2024
Number of days:
6 days
After her launch in March, I took my NauticStar 24.3 on four trips around the Bay for lunch. On June 16 and October 21, we went from Deep Creek to Libby's and back; on June 23, we went to Eastport Yacht club and back, and on August 21, we went to Rock Hall and back. On October 3, I took family and the dogs for a cruise on the Magothy, and on November 24, we topped off the fuel tank in preparation for winterizing the engine.
Friday, May 31, 2024 to Sunday, June 2, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Compled the three day US Sailing Small Boat Certified Instructor Level 1 course on small boats provided by Eastport Yacht Club.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
Took Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis (SBCA) volunteers and donors out on SBCA's 40' Beneteau to watch the Blue Angels practice on May 21 and the Blue Angels show on May 22. Left Back Creek and anchored in the Severn River to watch the shows.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Number of days:
7 days
Conducted two and three hour crew training sails for Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis (SBCA) on SBCA's 40' Beneteau on May 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, and 29.
Friday, May 3, 2024 to Monday, May 27, 2024
Number of days:
5 days
Brought Pleiades back from winter storage on Gibson Island to her home port on Deep Creek off the Magothy River on May 3rd. Took my niece, nephew and our two golden retrievers on a four day cruise to rendezvous with Eastport Yacht Club members on the Wye River over Memorial Day weekend. On May 24, we left Deep Creek and anchored in the Rhode River. On May 25, we left the Rhode River and anchored in Granary Creek off the Wye River. On May 26 we took the dingy to shore several times. On May 27, we left Granary Creek and had a great sail back to Deep Creek.
Friday, May 3, 2024 to Monday, November 25, 2024
Number of days:
10 days
I have spent far more than the 10 days allowed working on my boats while they were docked. Specifically for Pleiades, I have put on and taken off sails; put on and taken off the bimini and dodger; installed and uninstalled the propane; cleaned the water system; filled the water tanks multiple times; emptied the water tanks to prepare for winterization; loaded (in the spring) and unloaded (in the fall) all interior cushions; loaded, packed and unloaded safety and other equipment; loaded, packed and unloaded galley tableware and provisions; loaded, packed and unloaded manuals and supplies; loaded, packed and unloated bedding and towels; cleaned the inside and outside of the boat multiple times; waxed the topsides; and did minor repairs.