We had to pull Terrapin out of the slip to fuel up the diesel tank for the winter. So we took a lunch break harbor cruise as her last hurrah of the season. Time to break out the anti-freeze!
Century Club: Dorian Haldeman
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
We blew up our dinghy and took her on one last voyage for 2024. We had a nice cruise to spectate the ILCA Fall Series and went to lunch at Beacon Restuarant. After that we washed and dried the boat and folded her up for the winter. Until next season, Spider!
Friday, October 25, 2024 to Sunday, October 27, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
We took Terrapin for our annual fall weekend cruise to Oxford. It was a long motor (no wind) on Friday. Saturday a strong cold front came though so we stayed put at anchor and explored town. We sailed home on Sunday. (Well we motored part of the way...). A great last voyage for Terrpain in 2024.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Number of days:
4 days
We got an offer to use a slip in our neighborhood for the remainder of the season and jumped on it! We ran the Key West from Solomons to Annapolis on a flat Sunday. Hope to do some fishing this fall!
1) Oct 20- Solomons to Annapolis
2) Oct 26- sunset booze cruise
3) Nov 20- fishing
4) Dec 7- Harbor cruise
Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Sunday, October 6, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
We had a fun pilgrimage to my favorite Laser regatta on the bay! This year we stayed in an old farmhouse Airbnb instead of camping. As always, it was a great time with great friends. We had 4 races in building breeze on Saturday, sadly the wind never appeared on Sunday. But I was ready to go! I won top overall female and second Master. I can't wait to go again next year!
Friday, September 20, 2024 to Monday, September 30, 2024
Number of days:
11 days
We finally got Terrapin out for a long cruise! We headed south out of Solomon and spent three nights at anchor in Great Wicomico, Little Bay Antipoison Creek and East River/Mobjack Bay. Then we headed across the bay to Cape Charles for three nights were we dined, golfed and explored in our rental golf cart. After several nights of fine dining we headed north to anchor in Onancock Creek followed by two nights visiting my parents in Crisfield. Overall a great cruise!
Saturday, September 7, 2024 to Sunday, September 8, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
We got Terrapin out again for an overnight adventure to St. Michaels. We have been wanting to check out the anchorage on San Domingo Creek for many years. We finally made it! What a beautiful spot. We dinghied into town and met up with friends for drinks and dinner. So much fun. We will definitely be back!
Saturday, August 31, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
We motored south in light breeze 44 nautical miles to anchor in Mill Creek, Great Wicomico River, VA. We wanted to use the dinghy to explore the beaches and creeks of the wildlife refuge. It was gorgeous. Lots of natural shoreline. Simply a great spot on the bay. We will be back!
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
After many attempts I finally managed to get out for a WNR on board J 105 Smoke 'n Oakum. It was the last race of the season and we started in a dying breeze that crapped out to nothing. Luckily we withdrew and motored in before the abandonment, almost winning the race to the dock. It was hot but a beautiful night for dinner on the yacht club deck.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 to Sunday, August 18, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
This weekend we invited Jeff's family and friends to come down for daysail a on Terrapin. Saturday we hosted Jeff's brother, sister-in-law and our niece and nephew. It was the fist sailing experience for the kids and boy did we have and adventure for them. It was a strong southerly and big waves. Madelyn loved the waves breaking over the bow on the ride across the bay. Like a water park ride! They did get a bit queezy after the turn downwind but all in all a fun day.
Sunday we had friends onboard for a much more civilized sail. Glad the rain held off!
no pics because we were too busy captaining!