When the wind blows 10-15 (from the west) and it's a beautiful not-hot sunny day, you take a day sail. Took Calypso out for a spin, clocking over 7 knots. Docking is always a challenge when there is W in the wind, but with Rick's system in place, we do better. (Of course, annoyance at fellow club members who dock along fairway -- where is explicity says NO DOCKING -- and leave their sterns hanging out. As if we need more challenges getting in.)
Century Club: Eva Hill
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
During a break in the rain, we went out on Heron to explore Selby Bay, Harness Creek, and Almshouse Creek. Can you get to Harper's by boat? The cocktail of the evening was a lavender lemon drop -- always experimenting!
Friday, August 21, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Didn't even see any nettles in the creek.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
On this beautiful morning, I paddled over to Ferry Point. There's an abandoned house on the point, which has perennially been for sale. I hadn't been there for a while, but today I noticed that people are using it as a dumping ground, or maybe trespassing to fish there, or have fire pits. The site will probably never sell, because it's sinking.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Getting a paddle in before the rain starts. Went with Rick, and stayed in Crab Creek.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Our first time getting crabs this year -- way overdue! Took Heron to the West River and Stan and Joe's Riverside. Good way to spend a Saturday.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
With the community dock being out of commission for weeks and weeks, and Heron on the hard for almost as long, I'd lost important means of water transport and opportunities to stack up days on the water. Trying in earnest to get to 100 days, but it will probably mean facing colder days than I'd like. In the meantime, making hay.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
I don't normally see a great blue heron and a white egret in the same frame, but today was special. There are 3 white egrets in our creek, and they were out and about today. As far as wildlife goes, the jellyfish were still out in force today.
Cool breeze and not so hot today; still humid.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
At least it's not 100 degrees. Crab Creek crawl.
Friday, August 7, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
Number of days:
3 days
After a brisk sail to the West River from Spa Creek, we enjoyed a weekend with the AYC Cruising Fleet at Chesapeake Yacht Club. A terrific welcome, and great facilities. But it was HOT. And the jellyfish kept clogging the boat's AC again and again, including in the middle of every night. Ick!