Debbie and I sailed across the Bay in 10-15 knots breeze from the south. We anchored in Whitehall Creek to watch the sunset.
Century Club: Keith Donald
A solo sail to Annapolis harbor and back. 10 knots from the south. Sunny and warm.
We departed the Rhode River for our home port in Homewood Cove. Light to no wind.
Today was the Corsica River to Rhode River leg. Final night had six boats, Capricorn, Moonshadow, Whisper, Mystral, Shcken Knot Stirred, and Mystic. Motored the whole way with about an hour of motor sailing in the Bay.
With the current with us, we sailed from Chestertown to the Corsica River. Top speed over ground was 7.2 knots.
With the current with us, we sailed from Chestertown to the Corsica River. Top speed over ground was 7.2 knots.
Gambrinus sailed home but the rest of us motored to Chestertown and stayed at the Chestertown Marina. Happy hour at 4:30 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm at the Kitchen. Tod and Ann, Molly and Pierce, Thom and Kate, and Ellen and Norm joined us for dinner.
Eight boats departed Rideout Creek for the west fork of Langford Creek off the Chester River. They were Whisper, Karaya, Gambrinus, Capricorn, Moonshadow, Mystral, Shaken Not Stirred, and Mystic. We had a perfect 15 knot breeze from the south. With the threat of thunderstorms we all anchored individually. The forecast did not disappoint. The rain and wind hit about 7:00 pm with three boats dragging anchor. Mystic slid by Karaya with no harm done. We were all treated to a glorious sunset.
Debbie and I started off with a trip to Annapolis on Impulse for breakfast A fuel stop on Mystic followed by a rendezvous to see the group on Rideout Creek in Flipper.
Debbie and I tacked out of Whitehall Creek briefly grounding near the entrance. On the return sail we landed smoothly at the dock without using the engine. Winds 5-10 knots from the south.