August 2009 Blog Posts (27)

Day Skipper Theory + VHF radio course

In order to make things sink in for the more longer term, I opted to do my Day Skipper Theory course over a stretch of 2 months (instead of the 5 day or 3 weekends courses available), being one night a week and one weekend at the end. This also falls in nicely with a full time job as you can manage the course content and class attendance without having to add unneccesary stress to an already full schedule.

I did my course through a sailing school, Elite Sailing, based in…

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Added by Carien du Plooy on August 7, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Chesapeake Bay Buddy Cruise September 21,2009

I'm going to attempt another planned cruise on the Chesapeake in September. Sheila (wife,Admiral) and I on our Columibia 8.7, and Martin Duffy on his CS27, possibly one other couple on their Hunter 46 (?). Any and all are welcome. No set agenda as yet, just attempting to sail as far north as possible in a couple of weeks. Our starting point will be Urbanna, Duffy will be Deltaville. Anyone to the south or east can meet up with us in Dville area, or along the northern route, probably on the… Continue

Added by Larry Wilson on August 6, 2009 at 11:44pm — 3 Comments

Can anyone say "the best laid plans....?"

So, here I am ready, willing and able to get out on the Owl a week ago for her maiden voyage...but which didn't happen due to schedule conflicts and all sorts of hurdles in the way!

First of all, hubby's work put him on-call for a weekend (and this never happens). So sailing was out. Poor guy. He had to endure my conniption fit...and it was a DOOZY!!!

After that, we found out that our dear friends, Hans and Sue, sold their 27 foot sailboat, the Osprey.… Continue

Added by Charlotte Radford on August 2, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Sicily, the Aeolians and the search for family roots

It’s been two weeks for us on these beautiful islands in the South of Italy. Two weeks of flat seas, blurry horizons and the strongest heat we’ve experienced so far on this trip.

Ever since we arrived the passages have been short and we’ve had plenty of time to cool off by swimming and relaxing just like ever other European on vacation.…

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Added by CAN DRAC on August 2, 2009 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Home Sweet Home

And so my journey ends with the voice of John Denver echoing in my mind his refrain, "Gee it's good to be back home." Never before have I felt so connected to my sister and brothers, my sailing friends and neighbors and my colleagues at work. By August 7th a colleague and I just challenged ourselves to present to each other our next 5 year plan. It's exciting to end one chapter in the book of life yet be passionately motivated to begin the next one. It was in a doctoral class that I learned the… Continue

Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on August 1, 2009 at 10:51pm — 2 Comments

Finally Summer ~!~!*

1330 hrs. Lat/Lon: 40.8° N 72.7° W, Wind Speed 4 knots, Wind direction 220 SW, Unlimited ceiling.
Kayaking while waiting on the wind. 75 and Clear. As soon as more wind arrives it will be Perfect ~!*~!*~
Shinnecock Bay and Shinnecock Inlet ~

Added by Suky Cannon on August 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

Who needs water?

British sailboat surprised by the tide and stranded on a reef. Photo by SNSM.

Added by Spirit on August 1, 2009 at 5:20am — 1 Comment

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