A 100' foot trip to the pump out station, then out on Willoughby Bay. Why work on the boat at the slip, when you can float around the bay doing work? I added a bit of fuel to my tank and confirmed the sending unit is operating properly and ran the water out of my fresh water tank replacing it with antifreeze.
With a new year, I can begin another attempt at 100+ sails. Last year my attempt was cut short at the end of October with a serious knee injury. While carrying a box down the stairs I didn't see my cat 'in his usual spot', sunning himself. Ruptured Quadriceps - Patella tendon.
I couple months earlier I said I would absolutely reach 100 days. If my boat sank I'd just kayak! While it might have been possible to get the ramaining 15 day, it wasn't worth the risk.
Photographing the annual Dana Dillion Race is a great way to start the year. I anchored between the Hampton Bar and #18 to catch boats rounding the bar. A little cool, but wonderful to be on the water!
Beautiful warm southwest flow ahead of a strong system moving in Sunday. I spent about an hour and a half drifing with the breeze before heading in for a night in the marina.
My knee injury will prevent me from making the SS100 this year, but it won't keep me from getting onto the water on nicer days. Even if only running the diesel then stopping to enjoy a beautiful day...
Since my last time out, I tripped over a cat on my stairs and ruptured my Quadracept - Patella tendon. I mean, tore it right off! Three weeks ago I had surgery and I'm doing great! In 4-6 weeks I should be able to walk without a brace.
Today there was a very light NE wind. Perfect for going out and back in to slip without much effort. Very cautious moving around the boat. I worked everything out and gave it a try. Success! No issues and I got in a little time out on the water.
Perhaps there is hope that I'll complete my 100 this year. If not, there is always next year...
Sunny and warm with a southwest breeze. In no time at all wearing shorts and no shirt. A storm system moving in from the south bringing increasing clouds got me back into long pants and finally a sweatshirt. I anchored in Willoughby Bay for dinner but decided to head into the marina instead so I woulldn't have to finish up in the expected rain showers.
The day started off sunny and relatively warm. In no time at all I was in shorts. That didn't last long as the wind picked up and clouds overspread the area blocking the sun. Back into long pants and eventually a sweat shirt. Still a fun day...
Just out to the James River and back. Only on the water for an hour enjoying an absolutely beautiful morning before heading back to the house. Sorry no pictures...
A little gusty and cool. In fact, 'small craft advisory' along the coast.
After taking care of a few things I was out at the boat for an overnight. If it was a little warmer and slightly less windy I would have anchored out. However by the time to make dinner came along it seemed the best idea was to return to the marina for the night.
Another beautiful day. Because of the comfortable temps I didn't realize how strong the sun was and got slightly burnt. Broad reach all the way which forces me to sta close to the tiller. I should have set up a sheet to tiller system, but didn't.