Sunny - Mid 60's when I arrived - 78 when I got out of the boat. Barometer was 30.09 steady. Winds out of the south - growing.
Arrived early at the marina as I wanted to check the tension on the standing rigging at dock with no wind. Found all shrouds and stays were well within expected range - except on. The back lower shroud was a bit loose (compared to other side - but I did find out from a Maryland School for Sailing video about checking the rig that the mast should be a bit bowed out at the lower shrouds... which was why the front lower shrouds were a bit tighter than the back lower shrouds. After finishing the check and putting things back - got the boat started and pulled out - as the winds were expected to pick up a bit after 11.
Motored out of the marina and got the main up pretty quickly as I turned south in Langford Creek - then motor/sailed until reaching the day marks the one into the creek. Wind picked right about when they said - 11am... up to 7 knots for a bit, than 9 knots, then started building gradually. As the weather helm increased, I decided to reef the Genoa - which was smart because after not too long after 1 pm (again the weather guys were right on) it picked up significantly... 15 or more knots, gusts up to 20. The seas got a bit angry too - picking up quickly to a foot than more... and the wave length was quick - felt like it was hitting me every second. Since I had made it down the Chester, getting almost to Eastern Neck Island - beating with 4 tacks I decided to concede and turn to a broad reach. Made good time and speed going back up the river on two tacks. Got into Langford creek and not sure whether everything picked up more, or the wind was funneled down the creek - because it was really gnarly! Fun putting down the mainsail singlehanded! Re-wrapped up the Genoa and headed to slip at Langford Bay Marine. Fun day and I reefed early!