Monthly Archives: October 2012

Thanks to everyone that has called, texted and emailed to inquire about how we’re doing! We are in Annapolis at a helix mooring off City Dock. We took down sails yesterday and plan to take down Bimini and dodger today … Continue reading →

We left the mooring at 09:20 this am…it was hard to get up after all those oysters !…. to cloudy and overcast skies with calm seas. The Chesapeake was deserted except for this tall ship…with a pink hull! I’ve seen … Continue reading →

We cast off at 09:25 in calm waters and winds. There was not a ripple in the water save our wake. The cockpit was warm and the aroma of brewing coffee seeped it’s way to the helm. As we retraced … Continue reading →

On Saturday we departed at 08:15, for a 25 mile journey, motoring west to the end of the C&D Canal into the Chesapeake with a slight .5 kt current against us. Skies were clear, the water calm and “Thistle” not … Continue reading →

After a restful night it was time to play on land! The morning was cloudy with some showers that cleared up by noon and we were off to explore the area. On our way to shore we stopped to chat … Continue reading →

Our extended stay in Atlantic Highlands was so enjoyable it was difficult to leave; but, with a forecast of a light NW wind and calm seas, it was time to move on! We departed at first light with 2 other … Continue reading →

We left Sandy Hook on Wednesday at 06:30, motored down the coast of NJ on a calm windless day. Passed Atlantic City at 23:00, entered the Delaware River at 06:15 Thursday morning, motor sailed up to the C & D … Continue reading →

Just in case anyone in particular is worried that we might not fulfill our civic duty, here is evidence of our completing our absentee ballots! (Yes, CV, we voted for the right candidates!) When Adrien doesn’t like the candidate options … Continue reading →