N 37-21.656 W 76-16.935
58 nautical miles from home and I'm in the groove. We fell asleep to a rhythmic rain last night and woke up to sunshine. After a much deserved leisurely breakfast and reading time, we set sail. And just when you think everthing is perfect...the new engine spewed smoke, the commode wouldn't flush and the washdown hose for the anchor wouldn't spray water. But the sails worked fine and the wind was blowing, so we sailed out of the York River, up the Chesapeake Bay beating into the wind - into the next harbor. We didn't get as far as we hoped (the Piankatank River) because a big dark cloud was following behind, but we found refuge and went aground in Horn Harbor, a shallow, little creek that no sailboat should ever enter (note to the CruiseGuide). But now that we're in here - anchored directly in the channel just for revenge - we have a delightful breeze, cooking flounder for dinner and hoping that low tide doesn't aground us forever. After all, it turns out that the engine smoke was just vestiges of the new paint and the the hose just needed to be primed one more time. Maybe the commode will flush tomorrow! A Perfect Day.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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Glad to hear you finally got some sunshine. It's sounds like you had an exciting first two days - and a learning experience. Christopher Coumbus would be proud. All you need now is a plumber. Hmm, do you think there is a saint for plumbers? I'll have to look that one up!
(Just found out who you need to contact - Saint Vincent Ferrer. Try him - it can't hurt!)
Whoops! That would be Christopher Columbus! (Never could type very well!)
What you been smok'in?
K, one of our best nights we've enjoyed aboard "Wolff Trap" was south of reedville on mill creek. Follow the river until you see a old stone factory up on a small cliff, then a gorgeuos cove will present itself. DD
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