Trip 35 - Visit Ralph to put on cover

Trip dates: 
Saturday, November 21, 2020 to Sunday, November 22, 2020
Trip length: 
2 days
Type of watercraft: 
Sail
  • I had to wait for water to get out of my slip

Parkside to Bodkin Creek: I had to wait for the creek to rise to get out of my slip. Low tide was 7:17 but I didn't see enough water until 10:30. I reached out to Ralph and he recommended taking my time as he was also sitting on the bottom in Bodkin Creek. So, since the winds were very light I motored the entire distance. I nested outboard him and had a few inches to spare. We started getting his cover together and after a bit took a break for lunch. Then after lunch we finished the job. We watch some TV as Margaret was recuperating from knee surgery. Dinner was from Texas Roadhouse. Then I called it boaters midnight about 8pm. 

Bodkin Creek to Parkside: My alarm got me up at 6:45 and I dressed warmly as I headed up to their home for coffee and bisects. I motored out and raised the jib right away. Since it was a nice point os sail I deployed the main as well and killed the engine. Sailing went very well and I change course and headed further east. Then the wind died midway across the bay so I motored back into Middle River, once again, wondering if there would be enough water in my slip. All was well and I pulled in with 7' of water. 

Days: 2    Days to date: 103

Miles: 36.1    Miles to date: 1979.1