Remembering Trini times with Peter & Gayle |
We had met up with another Aussie couple, Peter & Gayle on Jabiru (Southport ), also anchored at Hospital Point. Rather than wait in Norfolk for good weather to cruise the coast, we moved on up Chesapeake Bay (Plan Z by now). WJ3 performed with great style and we even made Solomons Island , albeit a little late but far better than an anticipated 2 day run. After anchoring, we watched as an electrical storm came speedily overhead. BW set up his camera and was madly flashing away trying to capture a “great” lightning shot, whilst the Cap’n got out the binos to survey the stormy scene. By now, a young kiwi lass on a boat nearby, trying to take a shower on deck in privacy, considered both to be pervs, and rushed below. Next morning the Captain’s merry wave was met by icy glares…. There were some Kiwis we certainly were not going to meet!
Cooling off in Weems Creek Annapolis |
Jabiru was also in Cape May , so Cap’n Friendly motored over. They too left Norfolk the same day as us only choosing the faster coastal route but had run into our Solomons storm out at sea. Their genoa was shredded to ribbons and wind generator lucky to have not come apart in the 40kt winds. A sailmaker in Cape May had given them a good quote but they would need to wait a whole month. Gasp…we congratulated ourselves at having taken the slow and steady route – at least we arrived in Cape May without having further delays that could quite well have ended our Crossing attempt this year!
Richmond County Yacht Club, Great Kills_Fantastic Hospitality! |
From:
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Hospital Point,
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To:
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Lat/Long:
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36:50.67N 76:17.92W
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Lat/Long:
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40:32.5400N 74:07.9210W
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Date/Time:
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11/7/11: 0535
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Date/Time:
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17/7/11: 1320
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Time Taken:
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403.5nm (60hrs)
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Distance:
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892.5nm (147.5hrs) (this year)
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Dist Total
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6264.5nm (since 2008)
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Weather:
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SW ; 10-15kts G20; 2-4’ seas;
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Fastest Speed:
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9kts surfing (generally 7kts running with the wind)
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