West River to Thomas Point

Trip dates: 
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail
  • Having fun on a cold day on the Bay

Bob, Carey and I sailed with Moe on his 1963,  37 foot Chris Craft Apache, from Hartge Marina (West River) beyond Thomas Point Light and back. Wind was blowing a steady 18 to 20 knots from the Northwest, waves were two feet. Mostly sunny which helped with the wind chill. Clocked over 8 knots with a reefed main and a #2 headsail. We were a little over canvassed but we zoomed along easily despite strong gusts. We were the only ones on the Bay except for a 20' RIB skippered by a photographer. He took maneuvered his boat around snapping photos often from almost water level. We'llhave to check out on his Instagram account.