Took the Beneteau down to Annapolis for haul out and winter storage. Trying to get a jump on some projects. 58 F, partly cloudy, with wind 8 mph from the SE at time of departure (12:15 pm). Left Magothy (split spiders) at 1:05 pm. Under Bay bridge at 1:50pm. Arrived at Bert Jabins at 2:50 pm.
Century Club: Donald Kohlhafer
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Hadn't taken the paddle board out in some time. Realized these temperatures and the fall foliage won't last much longer. 57F, sunny, with wind 3 mph from SW at time of launch (7:40 am).
Monday, October 28, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took the Beneteau over to Eagles Cove for a late lunch and to enjoy the fall foliage. 56F, sunny with wind 5 mph from the E at time of departure (11:20am). Stopped at Magothy Marina to pump out. Wind picked up a bit and had leisurely sail past Dobbins. Anchored at 1:15pm and enjoyed some chili. Raised anchor at 2:40pm.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took the Beneteau out with a friend for a breakfast cruise to Broad Creek. 55F, sunny, with wind initially at 3 mph from the SSW at time of departure (8:35 am). Anchored at 9:10 am and enjoyed breakfast. Pulled anchor at 10:15am and put the sails up once the breeze filled in. Back at dock 11:25am
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
Left dock at 1:25pm. 76F, sunny, 4 WSW. Anchored Eagles Cove 3:05pm. After dinner, listened to Ravens game. This morning, woke up at 6:30am and after breakfast, raised anchor at 7:45am. Back at dock at 8:55am.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took the Beneteau out for a beautiful afternoon sail over to Eagles Cove. 66F, sunny with winds at 4 mph from the ENE at time of departure (1:35 pm). Wind picked up to 9 mph while underway then dropped back. Anchored at 3:05pm in Eagles Cove with 6 other vessels. Raised anchor at 4:20 pm and arrived back at the dock at 6:10pm. Temperature was perfect and the leaves are just starting to turn.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took delivery on a new Achilles inflatable dinghy that I purchased at the Sailboat show. Colors are just starting to turn as I motored out of the marina into Cattail Creek. 56F, partly cloudy, wind 7 mph from the W at time of launch ( 5:10pm).
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took the Beneteau out for the morning over to Broad Creek. Anchored and fixed breakfast. 54F, sunny with wind 4 mph from the W at time of departure (7:55am). Wind built to 12 while underway.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took the Beneteau out for a day sail to Eagles Cove. 64F, sunny, with winds 5 mph from the NNW at time of departure (11:25 am). Wind built to 12 mph. Anchored at 12:45pm and had some lunch. Raised anchor at 1:45pm and back at dock at 3:05pm.
Friday, October 4, 2024 to Saturday, October 5, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
Took possession of Beneteau 373 on the morning of 10/4/24. Arrived at Osprey Point Marina by car late afternoon on 10/4, dinner on boat. Woke up next morning at 7:00am and left dock at 8:45 am. 66F, cloudy with winds 8 mph from the N. Winds built to 25 with gusts to 20. Entered Magothy at 10:50, arrived at dock 12:10 pm.