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Hilton Head to Vero Beach on Charis
... length: 7 days Type of watercraft: Sail Charis at anchor in Vero Beach ... of the Space Shuttle Program and then returned to the boat for a Thanksgiving dinner of wings, stuffing and green beans. Friday the ...
Don Frick - 06/05/2023 - 15:25
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Best Crew For An Offshore Ocean Passage
... person’s temperament matched the captain’s and other boat crew’s well. Interpersonal conflict on an offshore boat is real, and it ... The only sure way to assess potential crew is to actually sail with them. A day sail is not enough. Better to plan a holiday weekend long ...
lauren mahoney - 06/05/2023 - 16:02
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2018 SpinSheet Volunteer of the Year Bob Battista of Baltimore County Sailing Center
... that I am simply amazed that after a year of abuse, only one boat was sent to the mechanic in 2018. Bob estimates that he spent 148 hours to ... hours completing critical work. They built boat racks and sail racks, repaired trailers, delivered fuel, and much more. “Bob ...
Molly Winans - 02/04/2019 - 12:39
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Turning the Corner at SXM
... Camelot. No matter what you need, it’s there. Good food, boat parts, services, medical care, flights home, and protected anchoring: they ... be confusing to sort out what’s what the first time you sail up to the busy shores of SXM. The island measures only 35 square miles and ...
Beth - 01/22/2024 - 13:38
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What’s the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race All About?
... October 6, beginning at noon, more than 30 vessels will sail approximately 130 miles in five classes from a start line near the Bay ... along the Chesapeake Bay from Maryland to Virginia. Each boat chooses a non-profit to race for/with, and together they fundraise over a ...
Molly Winans - 10/10/2022 - 14:44
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Sailing for the Next Horizon Aboard the Pride of Baltimore II
... prattled about with childlike pride when I first learned to sail after moving to Annapolis 10 years ago. Could I still tie a bowline? Could ... Creamery was necessary (it’s Oxford, right?). A small boat with three diehards shuttled to shore and returned with double Belgian ...
Beth - 11/05/2024 - 09:34
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Why We're Not Cruising with Our Baby
... Time to Go Cruising is "Later" We were supposed to set sail in September. By November, we would be exploring historic St. Augustine. ... overwhelmed. I needed to pack up the house, provision the boat, finish a book project, cram in a dozen medical appointments as we would ...
Duffy Duffy - 07/03/2022 - 20:45
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What Sailors Should Seek in Charter Amenities
... look for, expect, and consider when finding and paying for a boat loaded with features. Electronics and safety equipment ... including impellers and belts, should be available. Sail configurations will vary but generally include the main and headsails. ...
Molly Winans - 08/26/2019 - 17:12
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Tommy Birchfield – SpinSheet Century Club 105 Days
... anxiously awaiting their arrival so he can take out his own boat again. 11-year-old Tommy Birchfield logged 105 days on the ... it was not the greatest, but it became my first overnight sail. My dad was with me. We could see the stars. The water was quiet, and it ...
Molly Winans - 01/05/2021 - 15:31
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Sailors Offer Tips for Long-Term Cruising
... It takes about a month and takes a toll on us and on the boat. We figured better to put the boat in a safe place and use it as a base to ... is a convenient port of call for friends and family to sail with us.” Both Jeff and Cameron have full-time jobs. Jeff sells ...
Molly Winans - 08/07/2024 - 17:29