Dates: July 26-27
Sail to Carter's Creek
Crew: solo
After a trip to visit the swimming team that I coached thirty years ago in Richmond, I arrived at the boat late Saturday night. I spent a bit of time getting unpacked, but mostly had a drink and went to bed.
Sunday morning after a light breakfast with the paper, I decided to take my half day sail in the morning instead of the afternoon. I had some work to do on the dinghy and wanted to time that work with high tide so I could more easily haul it up on the dock.
The sail was across the Rappahannock to the mouth of Carter's Creek which should be a frequent destination for three reasons: [a] my buddy Barry keeps his boat at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club at the mouth of the creek, [b] the famous Tides Inn & Lodge are located here and I have a feeling I'll be dining there a time or two, and [c] as I discovered on this trip, it's beautiful!
I was not thrilled with my sailing proficiency on this trip, but it was wonderful to be back asea after a month since my move from the Potomac. I didn't take many pictures, but did snap this one as I was leaving Urbanna Creek.
Sail to Carter's Creek
Crew: solo
After a trip to visit the swimming team that I coached thirty years ago in Richmond, I arrived at the boat late Saturday night. I spent a bit of time getting unpacked, but mostly had a drink and went to bed.
Sunday morning after a light breakfast with the paper, I decided to take my half day sail in the morning instead of the afternoon. I had some work to do on the dinghy and wanted to time that work with high tide so I could more easily haul it up on the dock.
The sail was across the Rappahannock to the mouth of Carter's Creek which should be a frequent destination for three reasons: [a] my buddy Barry keeps his boat at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club at the mouth of the creek, [b] the famous Tides Inn & Lodge are located here and I have a feeling I'll be dining there a time or two, and [c] as I discovered on this trip, it's beautiful!
I was not thrilled with my sailing proficiency on this trip, but it was wonderful to be back asea after a month since my move from the Potomac. I didn't take many pictures, but did snap this one as I was leaving Urbanna Creek.
(Looks a bit like the famous Hollywood sign - a bit!)I got back just before high tide which allowed me to spend the remainder of the afternoon on the dinghy and several other projects. After dinner next door at Dozier's restaurant, I headed for home.
