Beautiful downwind sail to the Rhode River on Friday. Had trouble with engine starting when we entered the Rhode, in preparation to anchor. We anchored under sail to diagnose problem, and were able to restart engine and then move boat to prefered anchorage past High Island. Ovenight temps were wonderful, in mid-60s. On Saturday, we dinghied to shore and then hiked 3 miles at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in mid-80's temps-glorious for August! On Sunday, we enjoyed south winds that pushed us back to Annapolis, jybing just once. I love when we can mostly sail!
Century Club: Cheryl Duvall
Friday, August 12, 2022 to Sunday, August 14, 2022
Number of days:
3 days
We jybed near this anchored ship
Pausing during our SERC hike
Peaceful anchorage at sunset
Saturday, August 6, 2022 to Sunday, August 7, 2022
Number of days:
2 days
sunrise (sleeping in the cockpit)
moonrise at anchor
Sailed to the Severn River. Chase Creek was too tight for anchoring (lots of boats there when we arrived) so we continued to Little Round Bay. We had the place to ourselves. Evening was warm so we slept in the cockpit on new portable berths that my husband made for nights like this!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 to Sunday, July 31, 2022
Number of days:
2 days
installing solar panels
solar panels in place
Spent two light wind days on the boat. We installed 2 new solar panels on the dinghy davits. They are working well. Also did more boat projects, including a deep clean of the decks.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 to Sunday, July 24, 2022
Number of days:
6 days
With my great-nephew
I spent a staycation in the Annapolis Harbor on mooring ball #31. My husband helped me sail the boat from our marina to the harbor on July 19. I stayed for 5 nights in a heat wave, sleeping in the cockpit every night to catch a few breezes. I had a great time, using the dinghy to get to shore for restaurants, sightseeing, and picking up friends. I returned home sooner than expected due to excessive heat. But I had a blast. My first time staying alone on our boat away from the slip.
Monday, July 11, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We enjoyed hosting our daughter from New Zealand on our boat in Whitehall Creek.
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Sailing a Snark
We launched my 21-year old Snark from the dock at Combsberry inn and I had fun sailing it for the last time. I gifted it to a friend a few days later.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Oxford Bellevue Ferry
We stayed at the Combsberry Inn near Oxford to celebrate my big birthday, with family from NC, GA, and New Zealand. On an overcast day, we took the Oxford Bellevue Ferry across the Tred Avon river to visit St. Michaels. Fun!
Friday, July 1, 2022 to Monday, July 4, 2022
Number of days:
4 days
Fireworks on July 3
We had a great long weekend in Swan Creek, with hopes of watching fireworks on Sunday July 3, which we did! But on Sat evening, a big storm came through and when the winds shifted from the south to the north overnight, our 5'5" draft sailboat went aground in the shallower waters to our south. We had 75' of chain out, and didnt' drag, but weren't aware the depths were so shallow on the lee side of our boat on Sunday morning. We were able to get away at the highest of high tide on the 4th of July but not without drawing lots of attention over the holiday weekend when our boat leaned starboard up to 13 degrees at the lowest of tide. I'd like to propose an article to Molly about our experience-LOL. We want to title it: High and Dry on the Fourth of July.
Saturday, June 25, 2022 to Sunday, June 26, 2022
Number of days:
2 days
Sunrise at anchor on Mill Creek
At anchor on Mill Creek
Left our slip at Whitehall Marina for a short sail to Mill Creek. Anchored past Cantlers. Dinghied to dinner at Cantlers on Sat evening. Photo attached is sunrise on Mill creek at 5:45 am on Sunday.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 to Sunday, June 5, 2022
Number of days:
6 days
sitting on the foredeck, watching a beautiful sunset on Langford Creek
Sunset from Joe and Suzanne’s cockpit on Gray’s Inn Creek
Dinner in cockpit on Patience with Joe and Suzanne
Dudley and me on T-head dock at Mike’s
Elaine visiting Belle Bateau for the first time
It was supposed to be 7 days starting with Memorial Day weekend but life got in the way. Still, six days is great! We started by meeting sailing friends Bert and Prue on neighboring mooring balls in Annapolis. Night 2 found us on the hook in our favorite anchorage off the Magothy in Broad Creek, where we cooled off in the water on our float mats. Day 3 started in low visibility and misty rain as we sailed north to White Rocks. We tied up at Mike's T head, welcomed our Bmore friend Elaine for cocktails on the boat, and then enjoyed steamed crabs at Mike's. Day 4 had strong winds, 9-14, gusting 17 from the NNW, allowing us to sail all the way to Chester River and up to Langford Creek. We anchored in our usual spot near Cacaway Island and enjoyed a peaceful evening. Later that night, we learned friend Joe and Suzanne were anchored 4 miles away in Gray's Inn Creek. So on Day 5, we moved our boat to be near them and enjoyed a bountiful dinner prepared by Suzanne in the cockpit of Patience. On Day 6, sadly, we had to sail (mostly motor) home so we could work the next day (damn that work stuff).