From Tehani - out cruising

Mario G · May 20, 2011, 10:52:44 PM

Hey Charlie glad to hear you made it across the Albemarle Sound ok, you can never believe them with the weather.

Grime · May 21, 2011, 07:33:17 PM

CharlieJ · May 22, 2011, 04:32:17 PM

Woohoo- an acheivement for Laura-

At 1242 today we passed Mile zero of the Atlantic ICW. She has now completed the entire official inter coastal waterway, both Gulf and Atlantic, by sailboat!!

Took a couple of back to back near 50 mile days to do it.

We are at anchor in Willoughby Bay, JUST before the Elizabeth River empties into Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay.

We finally got here!! Now if the weather will allow, tomorrow we enter the Chesapeake.

Auspicious · May 22, 2011, 05:10:15 PM

Charlie -

I'm out of town on a delivery from Friday this coming week until Wednesday(ish) next week. If you make it to Annapolis before or after give me a buzz and you can count on local support.

maxiSwede · May 22, 2011, 05:15:15 PM

Quote from: CharlieJ on May 22, 2011, 04:32:17 PM
Woohoo- an acheivement for Laura-

At 1242 today we passed Mile zero of the Atlantic ICW. She has now completed the entire official inter coastal waterway, both Gulf and Atlantic, by sailboat!!

Took a couple of back to back near 50 mile days to do it.

We are at anchor in Willoughby Bay, JUST before the Elizabeth River empties into Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay.

We finally got here!! Now if the weather will allow, tomorrow we enter the Chesapeake.

Congratulations to the two of you! :D

Grime · May 22, 2011, 05:19:22 PM

Grime · May 22, 2011, 08:01:52 PM

From the boatyard at Great Bridge. Someone on the board will identify this boat. It's kinda famous

Looks like a skyscraper from down here.

Jim_ME · May 22, 2011, 11:16:07 PM

Congrats on making it to the Chesapeake Bay, and for completing the entire inter-coastal waterway. That is quite an achievement.

Enjoying the updates and photos. I'm going to guess that is the Presidential Yacht USS Sequoia.

CharlieJ · May 23, 2011, 06:09:09 AM

Quote from: Jim_ME link=topic=2504.msg36349#msg36349 date=

Enjoying the updates and photos. I'm going to guess that is the Presidential Yachti]USS Sequoia[/i].

Bingo!! ;D

Grime · June 08, 2011, 07:45:11 AM

Bridge decks make great buffet tables. Shared Mahi Mahi filets with a friend.

okawbow · June 09, 2011, 06:46:10 PM

Hi Charlie,

Chuck Jones here. We are in the Chesapeake, anchored at Kings Creek near Cape Charles, on the Eastern shore. My wife and I have come this far from Mobile. since May 9th. After I brought our Cheoy Lee 31 ketch down the Tenn- Tom in April; we sailed straight to Key West in 6 days. We sailed outside to North carolina with a few stops along the way. We have done the ICW since. Sailed from Portsmouth to here today in light winds. HOT! I'm heading north to find cooler weather. Will be in the Cheasapeake for a while. Would like to see you and Laura. Hope we run into you. Tired of being the smallest boat in the harbour all the time...
Chuck

CharlieJ · June 12, 2011, 09:46:57 AM

Quote from: okawbow on June 09, 2011, 06:46:10 PM
Hi Charlie,

Chuck Jones here. We are in the Chesapeake, anchored at Kings Creek near Cape Charles, on the Eastern shore. My wife and I have come this far from Mobile. since May 9th. After I brought our Cheoy Lee 31 ketch down the Tenn- Tom in April; we sailed straight to Key West in 6 days. We sailed outside to North carolina with a few stops along the way. We have done the ICW since. Sailed from Portsmouth to here today in light winds. HOT! I'm heading north to find cooler weather. Will be in the Cheasapeake for a while. Would like to see you and Laura. Hope we run into you. Tired of being the smallest boat in the harbour all the time...
Chuck

HiChuck- we're nearDeltaville and should be here for a few weeks. Assisting someonewith a project.
PM or email me
And we'll see if we can connect. We have a vehicle along. ;D

okawbow · June 16, 2011, 09:19:31 AM

Hi Charlie
Finally got to check the website.
We are sailing north to Annapolis today. Plan to anchor in Selby bay in the South river. if you get close; our boat name is Clarity.
Chuck

Grime · June 22, 2011, 10:38:37 PM

It was really great to get back out on the water sailing again. Broad reach and downwind sailing today averaging 4.5 kts.

Grime · June 23, 2011, 02:55:41 PM

CharlieJ · June 23, 2011, 04:58:19 PM

We moved for more protection from winds. Very gusty today and Laura was trying to finish revarnishing the companionway trim- so we moved the boat deep into Stutts Creek. Quite peaceful in here.

Varnish work done, trim recaulked and reinstalled.

Probably head up to around the Wicomico River tomorrow.'weather permitting. There's a museum in Reedville that needs my attention ;D

Grime · June 24, 2011, 10:39:39 AM

CharlieJ · July 05, 2011, 09:27:53 PM

No Inavx position, but many people just may know where we are. ;D

We are anchored in the Potomac River, direct across from Mt Vernon, Washington's home. Tomorrow we'll tour.

Amazingly, on this, the Maryland shore, there is not a light to be seen. The shore looks like wilderness. Earlier Laura watched a doe and fawn walking along the waters edge, totally unconcerned. Pretty cool when you consider we are less than 20 miles from DC.

phil416 · July 06, 2011, 09:52:50 AM

As I set here preparing to clear deadwood from the lot, I'm green with envy. Phil

Grime · July 07, 2011, 12:09:04 PM

4048 miles and we have arrived at the Nation's Capitol.

Not too shabby for a 50 year old sailboat and two hicks from Texas. :)

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