Gorgeous (albeit a bit chilly) weekend on the Bay. We'd planned for a CBSA rendezvous in the Rhode River aboard Calypso. But the water heater was not yet re-installed, so we went by Heron instead. A lot of fun with Curlew, Whisper and Kailani.
Century Club: Eva Hill
Sunday, May 24, 2026 to Monday, May 25, 2026
Number of days:
2 days
It was supposed to be a 4-day holiday weekend with the SCC. Instead, we only managed a motor to the Rhode River on Sunday, and a slow, careful trip through pea-soup fog on Monday. Where is spring?
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
With WNR on-again, off-again, we decided to take a spin on Heron. We were super-mindful of weather than never materialized, but I did see lightning, so a quick return to the dock was justified.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
The quieter arms of Crab Creek are congested with grass, both floating mats of it, as well as stuff growing from the bottom. i observed some larger creatures thrashing around in it. Otters? Snakeheads? They seemed to have reptilian bodies, with scales. 3-4 feet long.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026
Number of days:
2 days
The first sailing trip of the season should be planned with the possibility of breakdowns in mind -- you just never know what's happened over the winter. We headed to the AYC Cruising Fleet rendezvous in Eagle Cove (off the Magothy). We had a fantastic sail over, but a trial run of our new dinghy davits showed us the dinghy we were using was not up to the task. It split a seam and deflated. Luckily, we rafted with friends who were willing to ferry us around.
We also had trouble anchoring. Some spots in an popular anchorage seem to get clapped out, and the anchor just won't stick, regardless of the skill of the crew. We failed to anchor twice, so we moved on to another spot. Stuck it. Stuck it so well it took a lot of extra effort to get out of there.
Live and learn.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Still waiting for shoreline work to be done at the community dock (it should have been done by now), so every time I walk down to the kayak launch, I might be locked out. Anyway, that wasn't the case today. Breezy, so I stayed in Crab Creek.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Seems like we get going later and later each year. This year, our first weekend on the water will be mid-May. But before that, I've got to move us aboard -- bedding, clothes, towels, provisions. At least that's done now.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
The entire fleet is now in the water, ready for the season. Today, a test drive on Heron, around the South River.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Heron standing guard over the Kingsport community dock.
Paddled to Church Creek today. Lots of wakes on the South River.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
I would like to paddline in the sunshine, not grey and cold!