The Chesapeake 2015

This summer is proving to be a rather fast one as it is already the later part of July and haul-out is less than 2 weeks away.  We have decided to stay out of the water for 4-6 weeks this year and do a lot of projects that should be done.  If and that is if, we can make it further south this coming winter then Nati will be shipshape.

To back up we had a good trip up the Chesapeake this summer.  We had two good sails of greater than 60 nm and that got us up to Tighlman Island.  Along the way we stopped at Mill Creek (a favorite of ours) and then a new harbor just north of Knapp's Narrows.  Both proved to be excellent and we even found an old Waterman hangout, Lowe's Warf.  It is also a weekend party joint but we had a good light dinner and a couple of cocktails, just to make sure all was well…..

Fishing boat heading into Reedville

Going through Knapp's Narrows

Mr Turtle

Since we shave been around Annapolis we have anchored in the Magothy, sailed up to Worton Creek and for the last few days we have been hanging out in either Back Creek or Spa Creek.  Right now it just feels good not moving and relaxing.

Oh look who is in town!

sv Woodwind also….

Woodwind under sail….very nice!

Keeping cool in the Severn River

Happy campers……

Last night was "beer can" racing in Annapolis.  We had the best seats in the house, so long as you didn't mind sharing the water in front of the Navel Academy with 100+ boats!  Was lots of fun to watch from the swim platform on Nati.

Heading out to the race course

Some of the spectators

Going to finish

All ages for "crew"

Sailing right through the mooring field

Right past Nati's bow

As mentioned haul-out is coming down the road.  We will try to keep track of the work but we'll be somewhat slow with updates as when we go to the east shore, Internet is not the best.  Time will tell…..

And another perfect sunset!