I had a super fast sail from Marsh Harbor, Abaco in the Bahamas to Hampton, VA. Our first 24 hours was 190 miles of sailing! Our last 24 hours took us an incredible 230 miles. I learned a lot on the way regarding weather, crew, and ocean sailing. This was a Benneteau Oceanis 45. It was a great opportunity.
Century Club: Jen Hendershot
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to Sunday, April 6, 2025
Number of days:
5 days
Monday, March 31, 2025
Number of days:
0 days
Went to Jabins Yacht Yard to inspeect an Island Packet with her owner. We cleaned the bottom of the boat beyond what the power washing did, and get off all the remaining barnacles. Spent time going through the new reefing system and preparing for splash day the follwing day. We also checked out and ran through many of the upgrades, making sure what worked and what didn't work. Set up Starlink and worked on a few issues. Was invited to check out a really cool Ghostworks boat in the yacht yard as well; a beautiful carbon fiber trimeran.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today I kayaked far up Fishing Creek. We saw a bald eagle, great blue heron, lots of duck and surprisingly a SWAN! The we turned around to head back to the marina and were feeling confident to go past the marina and out to the Chesapeake Bay. We saw lots of nesting osprey pairs and hawks. Unfortunately we saw lots of trash as well and caught a large piece of plastic, which we collected and put on our kayak and threw away at home.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 to Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Number of days:
19 days
I had a lovely time on a Leopard 45 catamaran sailing in and around George Town in the Exumas. We sailed, snorkled, hiked and swam in Oven Rock, Black Point, Goat Cay, Stocking Island and all over George Town. I particularly loved making through the cuts, as they were challenging to plan for given weather, wind, currents, waves, etc. I particularly enjoyed the challenge of making through Rudder Cut with sporting winds and waves. I had my first experience going up the mast in the bosun's chair in 20 knot winds to fetch a broken lazy jack line. Had a lovely time.