Completed trips this season:
Summer Solstice Chesapeake Trip June 21-23, 2014: Perhaps it was the magic of the summer solstice, or the fact that is was the first trip of the season, or that June on the Chesapeake is fantastic…..but we chartered 5 boats to fit everyone who signed up! In addition, three boats from the Philadelphia Sailing Club joined us for the Saturday night raftup. We were a rare 8boat raftup in Rock Creek celebrating Summer Sailstice. Sunday night, after a great day of sailing, we enjoyed the pool and hot tub at Castle Harbor Marina, Kent Island.
8 boat raft-up in Rock Creek on the Patapsco River, June 2014
On Water Training July 12-13, 2014: Leaving out of Rock Hall, this weekend was devoted to hands on training. There were two boats of folks who practiced close quarter maneuvering, rescue, raftup exercises, sail trim, tacking and controlled jibe. Effective communication, both onboard and VHF, was also reviewed.
Maine Coast September 6-13, 2014: We chartered from Johanson, Rockland, ME and visited Ducks Harbor at Isle Au Haut, Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina in Bar Harbor and Belfast. We had a layover day to enjoy Bar Harbor. We cooked lobsters on board, explored the town, reprovisioned as necessary. Some folks rented bikes and explored trails in Acadia National Park. Then we set sail for Belfast, ME to visit an old friend of the club and explore this popular Penobscot Bay town. On our way into Belfast a front moved in and brought with it driving rain...and winds up to 27 KM! We reefed our sails and flew through the water on our 40’ C&C and 44’ Pearson. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset in quiet Cradle Cove the last night. A great ending to a great trip.
Jack Buckley at the helm, Spet. 2014 Maine
Crews of both boats - Maine - Sept 2014Maine Crews (L-R) - Front Row - Merrill Tucker, Jack Buckley, Linda Baker, Helen Buckley, Mary Ann Gordon. Back Row: Kathy Gilchrist, Henry Gibson, Ilene Greenfield, Jerry Peck, Don Schlenger, Bob Rainey (Skipper) and Mia McCroskey (Skipper)
Upcoming Trips in the 2014 Sailing Season:
Tilghman Island Day Weekend October 17-20, 2014: This trip is a repeat of a beloved place and event. Sailing Club members love Tilghman Island Day. This trip is full with four boats chartered at this time.
St. Martin, the road less traveled February 8-17, 2015: This trip is currently at 3 boats, two catamarans and one monohull. The itinerary is planned to sail to St. Barts, then to Basseterre in St. Kitts, on to Charlestown, Nevis. Next port is Statia, then back to St. Barts and by February 16th to St. Martin, a night in Grand Case before returning to Oyster Pond.
