Another short afternoon on Willoughby Bay. West winds ~20 knots, but strong sunshine and comfortable temps. I feel the Weather has turned the corner...
Century Club: George Hernandez
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Determined to get out on the water ahead of a night on the boat, I motored to the east end of Willoughby Bay and dropped anchor close to the shore so the east wind was reduced a bit. Fortunately the drizzle stopped and in spit of the cool weather it was fairly comfortable through the afternoon. One other boat from the Norfolk Navy Club was out, so I got a few shots to share with their club.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
I had the opportunity to bring along one of the surfers I know from photographing on the beach. She picked it right up and really enjoyed being at the helm.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Almost dead calm, but I motored out onto Willoughby Bay to take care of a few chores on the boat and fish for a while. I haven't been seeing indications of fish on my on depth finder lately but a pod of dolphins were swimming around me meaning it was worth a try...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
...But absolutely wonderful!
Sunshine and low 70's made it a joy to be on the water, inspite of fairly light winds most of the afternoon. I sailed out of Willoughby Bay on the north channel then east for a few miles. Heading back against an ebb tide is was slow going even with an increasing SE breeze. Back in Willoughby Bay I dropped the sails and watched the sun set before motoring in.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
A one day break in the weather. Sunny skies but thickening clouds ahead of the next weather system bringing rain by morning. Used the nice day to fit a new tiller to replace the back up being used since previous was broke during a gale 2 months back. Sailed east on the bay for a while before heading back in. Three foot waves on a 10-15 knot ESE breeze.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Over to Fort Monroe. Sunny day but the air was a little cool. Fortunately the northeast breeze was gentle allowing the sun to keep me comfortable. Few others on the water other than workboats. Images shot in 720nm Infrared.
Monday, February 26, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
The title pretty much sums it up...
Starting off a little cool the day warmed up quite nicely topping out around 68 by the time I had the boat secure.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Walking in the morning 3 miles to pick up a new e-bike I had to remove my jacket to keep from sweating. Out on the boat in the afternoon a completely different story. Filtered sunlight, a 10 knot breeze and 43 degrees had me feeling cold on Willoughby Bay. Can't wait till spring arrives!
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
After a night on the boat in the marina, I went out for about an hour. Cloudy skies and a momentary very light rain gave way to sunshine and unseasonably warm weather ahead of the next front. I shared Willoughby Bay with a Freedom 25 and took a bunch of pictures of him. He returned to the dock just before I left the marina enabling me to get his email and send him photos.