Way too much chop on the Potomac so I stayed in Mattox Creek today. Had a terrific morning sailing.
Century Club: Alan Batcheller
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
I can't pass up an Osprey picture opportunity.
Where the local crabbers start their day.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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1 day
Sunfish Sail on Pamlico Sound NC
Sunfish Sail on Pamlico Sound NC
Monday, June 28, 2021
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1 day
Nice ferry ride to and from Ocracoke Island from Cape Hatteras.
Nice ferry ride to and from Ocracoke Island from Cape Hatteras.
Sunday, June 27, 2021
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1 day
John in the Jon Boat.
This classic started right up and had more than enough pep.
Visiting friends this week in Frisco, NC. My friend John was kind enough to take me out in Pamlico Sound in his classic Alumacraft Jon Boat powered by an old 2hp Evinrude.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
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1 day
Floating
Started out around noon with very little wind and just floated a bit on my way to the Potomac. A gentle breeze picked up which brought me out to Maddox Creek marker #1 then the wind pretty much stopped. Decided to come in with the assistance of my 3.5 HP Tohatsu outboard when the wind really picked up and I was able to come in just under sail.
Friday, June 25, 2021
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1 day
Mattox Creek day marker # 1
I really enjoy watching Ospreys
Yet another near perfect day for sailing out to the Potomac.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
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1 day
Heading out to the Potomac.
I always enjoy seeing the Ospreys
Karen actually enjoying a sailboat ride.
Perfect day, or so it seemed, to cruise out to the Potomac. Steady 7mph breeze from the east created a bit more chop on the Potomac than I was comfortable with so I sailed back into Mattox Creek. My wife Karen called me and asked if she could join me which she did. A little background, Karen was terrified of sailing and I used to beg her to just go out in flat water. Looks like she is coming around.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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1 day
Another fun day around Mattox Creek. WInd picked up considerably so I stayed close to home.
Monday, June 21, 2021
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1 day
Colonial Beach
The wind was marginal starting out this moring but picked up and it turned out to be one of the best days yet to be out on the Potomac. Sailed from Mattox Creek to just past Colonial Beach.
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
Karen and I got some exercise this beautiful Sunday morning by kayaking around Mattox Creek.