I started working for Watermark today! I did a "crew shadow" on the Harbor Queen for six tours. This is the first time in my life I've ever worn a uniform for work.
Century Club: Cheryl Duvall
Sunday, August 4, 2024 to Monday, August 5, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
My friend Ursula had never been to St. Michaels, and the winds were somewhat decent. We left SBYC at 0839 and arrived the maritime museum at 1315, with about two full hours of pure sailing. We had time to explore the museum and the town prior to a great dinner at Ava's. Tropical Storm Debby was about two days away, so we were glad to fit the trip in.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Since we'd been away from the boat for almost a month, we left the dock for a quick day sail to test the systems prior to me taking a friend out for the weekend.
Monday, July 15, 2024 to Friday, July 26, 2024
Number of days:
12 days
Our boat moored in Clamency
Just one of many bridges we had to duck under
Canals can sometimes be narrow
Chatel-Censoir was quite quaint
Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne River
Mailly-la-Ville
One of many locks
Our boat in picturesque Auxerre
A rare gap at the port's wall in Auxerre
My husband enjoying a laugh with his daughter
The Yonne River next to the canal
We chartered a canal boat in France for 12 days, traveling one way from Tannay to Migennes on the Canal du Nivernais. This was our third canal boat charter in France, and each charter has been unique, scenic, relaxing, and memorable. My son and his fiancée joined us for the first 4 days, and my husband's daughter and fiancé joined us for the last 4 days. These boats only move at 4 mph, and the number of locks can also slow the trip. We covered about 55 miles in 12 days, and stayed in several scenic towns for more than one night. By far, Auxerre was the most picturesque. I took about 1000 photos, so here are just a few.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to Friday, July 5, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Where the Key Bridge used to be
Cargo ship going through the gap too
Warm welcome at Oasis Marina Lighthouse Point
Watching fireworks from the dock
Great fireworks in Baltimore!
Celebrating Elaine in galley
Passing Star Spangled Buoy on way home
We wanted to celebrate the 4th of July in Baltimore with our friend Elaine whose birthday is also the 4th. We wanted to host Elaine and a few of her buddies on our boat, and knew the fireworks would be beautifully visible from Oasis Marina at Lighthouse Point. We left the South River on July 3rd and anchored in Rock Creek near Mike's that evening. The next morning, we motored (no wind) for the first time through the big gap left by the collapse of the Key Bridge. That was very sobering. So sad. We arrived Oasis Marina by noon, and were warmly welcomed by 3 dockhand, a big sign reserving our slip, and lots of swag. Wow! The fireworks that evening were awesome, and the birthday celebration too! When we left the following day, we paid homage to the Star Spangled Buoy.
Friday, June 21, 2024 to Saturday, June 22, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
We enjoyed two consecutive days with decent winds for daysails.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 to Sunday, June 16, 2024
Number of days:
6 days
Free dockage at the Cambridge town wall
Sunset at anchor in Goldsborough Creek, Oxford
We sailed to Oxford, anchoring in Goldsborough Creek for two nights with long dinghy ride to town. Then onto Cambridge to stay at the free town wall for 3 nights (the max). We presented "101 Days to Maine and Back" at the Cambridge Yacht Club, and enjoyed visiting with several friends afterwards, including Curt and Barb, who were our matchmakers. We celebrated 14 years of marriage at anchor in Oxford.
Monday, June 3, 2024 to Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Anchoring for first time on SQ
Sunset in Three Mile Harbor
Deer swimming near Shelter Island
Me at helm of friend's boat
I rode a train to NY to join a friend on her boat in Southampton. She is fairly new to cruising and bought an Oceanis 30.1 last year, but had never anchored for an overnight. The purpose of my visit was to help her have some fun with cruising while imparting a few tips. We chose a protected anchorage about 4 hours away, but had to motor most of it due to low winds. She had just bought new ground tackle, so we christened her Rocna in Three Mile Harbor. But we also realized she didn't have a snubber so we improvised one. We also christened her stove/oven, head, refrigerator, and anchor light. She used Anchor Pro app for the first time. We had a blast! We had a sporty sail back the following day, and saw deer swimming! Neither of us had ever seen that! We went out for a third day to have a short haul done at a nearby boatyard for some touch up paint that was missed when her boat was on the hard over the winter.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Look at those clear new dodger panels!
Finally able to take the boat out, and wow, we can see through those new dodger Eisenglass panels I replaced over the winter!
Friday, April 26, 2024 to Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Number of days:
6 days
Putting sails up in the slip
Launching the dinghy with outboard
We were able to put the sails up on an almost windless day, and were able to launch the dinghy with outboard attached on a different day. We were supposed to spend the first week of May somewhere on the Chesapeake, depending on wind direction. However, we discovered an error made by a mechanic over the winter and it took a couple of precious spring weeks to sort it out. And then we had weddings and other travel that delayed our spring sailing. Alas. Counting this entry as 6 of 10 days we are allowed to prep or close up our boat.