8/24/2025 I took a bus from Annapolis to NYC and then the subway to 1WTC where I met First Mate Jonathan who took me on a VERY (as in the MOST) sporting dinghy ride in rough waters and current across the NY harbor to the Leopard 45 Jes Want which was anchored very near Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty (yes it was still there). As the waters got rougher, we moved the boat to a more protected anchorage and stayed the night.
8/25/2025 We departed int he morning on our journey. Got great photos of The Narrows, Coney Island, other ships and bridges outside NYC. We sailed overnight
8/26/2025 We sailed along the coast, but far enough to avoid other traffic. We sailed all day and night again heading south to the mouth of the Chesapeake.
8/27/2025 We arrived just outside of Norfolk late. Our anchorage was not my favorite. It was noisy with military training helicopters hovering for hours, lot of marina traffic, and other recreational boaters.
8/28/2025 The anchorage is very noisy and rolly. All day while we rested there was so much noise. We eventually started our sail up the Chesapeake. Sailed up the Chesapeake. It was busy with cargo traffic in the middle of the night per usual.
8/29/2025 We arrived to St. Michaels (the south anchorage) and this anchorage was very nice. We stayed had a nice dinner and stayed on the boat.
8/30/2025 We explored the museum and the auction boats at the St. Michaels Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. I bid and won a new boat! An Ericson 27! I left the Leopard and drove home happy.