Finally, the weather and our schedules aligned to enjoy our first overnight anchorage. We were the only boat at anchor in the Rhode River. Wow, that's a first.
Century Club: Cheryl Duvall
Sunday, April 13, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025
Number of days:
2 days
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
We chose an almost windless day to put our three sails on Belle Bateau while she was in her slip.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Although I'm already a Watermark captain, I wanted to try driving the water taxis during Prospective Captains Day. It was fun!
Friday, April 4, 2025 to Saturday, July 5, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
USCG boarding Belle Bateau during maiden voyage of 2025
We splashed Belle Bateau at Port Annapolis Marina, and within 20 minutes were boarded by the USCG for a surprised safety inspection. We passed! Glad we remembered to bring a few items that we had removed from the boat for the winter. Belle Bateau arrived her slip at SBYC about 80 minutes later.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
First Watermark shift of 2025, on Cabaret II. Did four public tours in Annapolis harbor. A bit chilly but sunny.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
A bit more chilly than two days ago, but it's another fun day as Captain of the Jolly Express!
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Captain Ms. Claus
I was Captain Ms. Claus today on the Jolly Express, my warmest shift yet. It was lovely to not have to wear 6-7 layers of clothing. And I didn't need to use my hand warmers. We had some rain at the end of the shift, but we dodged most of the nasty weather.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Captain at the helm of the Jolly Express
Watermark's Jolly Express
Captain Ms. Claus with Elf Cecily
I'm finally "working" my captain's license. YAY! I had a great time as Ms. Claus. It was cold but not windy. A very good first captain shift on the Jolly Express.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Before my captain shift, I wanted a refresher of the route during the dark of night. So I jumped on the Jolly and the captain let me take the wheel during a light passenger tour.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Today was my last shift as an elf on the Jolly Express. After this, I'll be a captain and wearing the Ms. Claus costume.