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Comment by Anne on February 21, 2011 at 9:11pm

Hey Larry! How far up the Rappahannock can you sail? I've looked at the map and it looks like a snake laid out.

Comment by Larry Wilson on February 21, 2011 at 6:15pm

Got out for our first sail of the year, February 18. Temp was 60+ and wind was SW 15kts . 6 hours of great sailing, even if it was tacking back and forth in  the Rappahannock River.

Comment by Captain Ron on July 11, 2010 at 8:17pm

We also did the trip with the hope of meeting up with Larry and Marty. Was not to be. Got a late start due to family meet up with Bro Bob daughter at Sparrow Point CC pool on Saturday, May 28,
Sunday, May 29 U/W from Tidewater Marina, Baltimore MD. Winds light, S-SW 5-10 Knots. and dropping while tacking for Bay Bridge. Decided to raft up with friends coming up from the Bahama at Gibson Island near the horse farm. Crowded anchorage, but our rafting partners pick a great spot in 11 feet of water with a breeze through the tree line.
Monday May 30 U/W for Herring Bay South. Winds 5-10 Kts and dropping. Motor sailing to anchor in 9 feet of water off Harrington Marine South, on Herring Bay. Winds pick up in the evening to SW 10-15 Kts. Had to hail a drifting a small cabin cruiser drifting down on us with no one in the cockpit. Skipper put some clothes on and started the motor to move away. His bow anchor would surely have left a scar in our hull if not worse.
Tuesday, June 1 U/W for Solomon Island. Winds SW 10-15 Kts. Arrived at Solomon Island at 1700 and moored at "Z-A" for boats over 35 feet. Dhingy in for showers and garage dump. Drink beer at the pool in light rain. Had dinner at "Captain's Table" end of back creek. Roast Beef great, Fish was fishy smelling, mussels for Capt. Bob. A/C continue to act up and stop after a few hours.
Wednesday, June 2 U/W for Great Welcomico River. 1800 anchored in 7 feet of water. Oder of fish factory over welling. Closed up the boat. A/C continue to be unreliable.
Thursday, June 3 U/W for Jackson Creek, Deltaville. Moored at sip D26 next o metal covering shed for boats. Slip deck shaky.
Friday June 4 1300, Bob Meyers in "TRI-ONE" arrived and anchored in the bay behind our slip. Attended Pot-Luck dinner of Beneteau Rendezvous attendees. Attempted to back flush A/C raw water lines 2 outlet sides. No improvement. Determined the impeller/armature and shaft is touching the side walls and stopping.
Saturday, June 5 West Marine has A/C pump in stock and had Deltaville Boat yard remove old and install new. May need only nylon spare parts of impeller and shaft in the future repair.
Went to Rendezvous Dinner and "Castaway" contest with costume T-Shirts of film crew of Castaway. Won first prize.
Sunday, June 6, 0600 U/W for Herring Bay. Winds W-NW 10-15 Kts and building. Approach Solomon Island with weather closing in from NW with tornado winds up to 50 MPH. 1300 Headed for Solomon Island with heavy rains arriving as we head for Hog Island tripod. Visibility less than 1 mile, turn on Running lights, using Raymaine chart plotter to navigate. 1600 Entered Solomon Island and the rain and wind stopped. Anchored in 7 feet of water back beyond mooring buoys. Wind W-NW all night.
Monday, June 7 U/W for Baltimore. Wind NE 5-10 Kts, motor sailing. 1000 tied up to Tidewater slip.

Comment by Josef on July 11, 2010 at 4:27pm

Sounds like a plan Larry ... Though I may be doing your route in reverse.
fair winds!

Comment by Larry Wilson on July 11, 2010 at 3:39pm

Well we did the trip. Deltaville to Reedville, Reedville to Tangier, and Tangier to Crisfield. All fantastic sailing. Got stuck in Crisfield waiting for a front to pass. Ate lots and lots of Soft Shell crabs there, and mounds of crab cakes while we were on Tangier. Definitely a "do again" cruise.

Comment by Larry Wilson on May 19, 2010 at 5:29pm

Will be out on the Bay from May 26 to May 31 if anyone is interested in meeting up. Trying for either Tangier or Norfolk....wind being the controlling factor. Email me at Radicalcy(at)yahoo.com

Comment by Rocky on November 30, 2009 at 8:48pm

The parade of lights in DC is on this week end. I'll be out with the NMHF on their boat.

Comment by PCarrico on November 28, 2009 at 7:10pm

Anybody doing the Lights Parade in Annapolis on 12 December or other towns?
I'll be out there in Annapolis with the Navy entry.

Comment by Daren Magness on September 22, 2009 at 7:57am

I am looking for a used whisker pole for my 150% genoa....telescoping out to 17' would be perfect. Please advise.

Comment by Anne on September 19, 2009 at 9:49pm

Yes, bella, thanks, I've been pointed to baconsails before. And you're right, it might be a bit busy during the weekend for me to find out something on-site from them.

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