On Christmas Day, Nicholas and I put the canvas-on-wood canoe overboard and paddled across the river to Betty's Cove. With light airs, mostly sunny weather, and temperature in the 40s, it was a delightful day to be on the water.
Century Club: Pete Lesher
On a clear, cool day, Nicholas and I motored Esperanza from our summer slip up the Miles River to Knapps Narrows Marina. Took just over 5 hours.
We left in the dark, and as we turned around Dirt Point to head down the Tred Avon, we were graced with a meteor streaking across the eastern sky.
Now that sunrise is 7:15, we set out in the dark, go three miles, and turn around while it's still dark. Dawn breaks as we get back close to Easton Point. Despite a northerly breeze, we had no trouble and could handle the sea state.
As we went out past Easton Point in total darkness, we say a meteor streak down to the East above the Eastern horizon. It was cold - 45 degrees, so we rowed pretty hard to get warm.
at dawn on the Tred Avon River.
Hauled Sea Hawk and Clair de Lune out at the town ramp, then returned Esperanza up the river to her home slip. On the way, we discovered worrying damage to the port main spreader.
Crossed the line 4th, behind Sea Hawk, a sunfish, and Bella.
acting as safety boat for a fleet of 19 small craft.
at dawn on Tred Avon River.