Today was the virgin voyage of the the newly named Cincinnati Rover. The weather today was terribly wet with an estimated 3 to 4 inches of rainfall. With that being said the transit went great and was uneventful for the most part. I was the only boat on the water due to the shitty weather, but let me tell you, it was so great to finally be out on the water. The feeling of taking the tiller and heading into the waves is indescribable.
This was also my first time of piloting a boat into a slip. It would seem like an easy task but with the wind blowing it was hard to line up the boat and park into such a small space. For now I am at a slip at Jackson Marina in Hance Point Creek, MD. I will be staying there tonight and tomorrow night. Tomorrow I have to make a few repairs to the boat and mount the solar panel. One of the port windows leaks pretty bad and make the boat all wet on the inside. So if it is dry tomorrow I will be taking out the window and sealing up real good.
Sorry there as no pictures, it was too windy and rainy to get the camera out.
Last Plotted Course
Annapolis to Galesville
Current Location
Galesville, MD
3 comments:
Cincinnati Rover. Godspeed. Give us a call when you get a chance. Boston'd like to hear from you.
what should we call you? captain k? the captain? i like admiral gunthorpe.
quick waterproof camera = ziplock bag + duck tape. duct? duck? you decide.
Hey Kelly: You're on a great adventure! The Bay is practically in our backyard, so if you need anything, let us know. Maybe when you get a little further south -- Baltimore or Annapolis -- we could meet up and treat you to a shore dinner. In fact, we'll be in Baltimore on Sunday for the Orioles -- Nationals game.
That was some storm on Sunday and Monday. The house was being pelted with the rain, it must have been real fun in a sailboat.
Today is good weather, so enjoy!
Ray and Jill
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