Sunset in Still Pond
The newest addition to The Office - our dinghy
Well we finally purchased a dinghy and engine to aid in our near costal explorations. I was able to load the dinghy on the bow and the engine (with help from friends from our marina) on the stern rail and finally get underway by 2 pm. I had friends waiting for me at Still Pond to practice launching and recovering the dinghy by myself as well as enjoying the nice sunny weather. Since I was in a hurry and winds were from the north I mostly motor sailed. Finally anchored in Still Pond and then Marty and Stephanie rowed over to me and we worked on the process of launching my dinghy and my engine and then recovering. Finally after a number of successful attempts and the dinghy in the water we headed over to their boat for a potluck dinner and conversation. Headed back to The Office around 10:00 PM and called it boaters midnight and went to bed. A bit rocky overnight but cool and breezy.
Up early with a simple breakfast and coffee. I took the time to explore Still Pond Creek with the new dinghy (The Cubicle). I also took this opportunity to swim under the boat and examine the damage to the rudder and determined it was mostly a 'flesh' wound and will have it fixed when I am hauled out for a bottom paint in July. Then I recovered the dinghy and engine by myself and headed home.
A quick trip but lots of fun.
Days: 2 To Date: 11
Miles: 31.7 To Date: 171.4