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mixed up in annapolis
September 28 – 29, 2012 Our first two days in Annapolis were spent doing chores and getting parts. On day one, Wendy (Anything Goes) and I decided to do a “ladies only” trip to the grocery store. The store was about a mile and half away, and we were looking forward to taking Annapolis’ free … Continue reading
sassafras to annapolis
September 27, 2012 Once we departed the Sassafras River, we had just a little more than 30 miles to Annapolis. We would be there by mid-afternoon. Upon our arrival, we weren’t sure exactly where we were going to anchor. Spa Creek was the more protected anchorage in close … Continue reading
sitting on the sassafras
September 25 – 26, 2012 Sitting on the Sassafras River, the calm waters are lapping at the hull and the air is peaceful. There is the refreshing smell of land all around us. The sound of birds chirping from the shore just adds to the relaxation. Oh wait! No! The chirping is coming from a … Continue reading
liberty to delaware bay
September 23 – 24, 2012 Prior to hauling up the hook from our Liberty anchorage, Wil and I discussed whether or not to put up the mainsail first. The channel between the buoys was just wide enough for our boat, and the mainsail might be an interference. However, the wind was only a slight breeze … Continue reading
eating, and eating some more
September 21-22, 2012 Wil’s cousin, Dana, and her family live about a 45 minute drive from the Liberty State Park area where we were anchored. They picked us up and took us to Hoboken, NJ for a pizza lunch. Afterwards, we had an extra special treat for dessert. They took us to Carlo’s Bake Shop, … Continue reading
a blow in port washington
September 18, 2012 The wind howled and the wind howled, and the wind howled some more. First thing in the morning you could already hear the wind blowing through the rigging. By evening, we could barely walk on deck without almost being blown off balance. This was a southerly blow not to be reckoned with. … Continue reading
long island sound, here we come
This morning, we are picking up the anchor and beginning our journey down Long Island Sound towards New York City. We plan to make 4 day hops, stopping each night. If we are able to pick up Internet over the next few days, there will be new blog posts. Otherwise, keep checking our location via … Continue reading
quick decisions & things that go bump
September 3 – 4, 2012 Early Labor Day morning, we hoisted the anchor and motored out of Camden Harbor. We had planned for an all-day trip to the Booth Bay area, a journey of about 45 miles to the … Continue reading
camden windjammer festival
August 31 – September 2, 2012 Camden’s Windjammer Festival was a full weekend of activities. The big, wooden schooners began their decent on the town midday on Friday. One or two at a time, they would sail through the harbor and find their resting place at the town docks. The harbor master had become the … Continue reading
