September 23
Hi Everyone.
Yesterday I saw a stingray that was about 5 feet long. 2 days ago I saw a jellyfish and sea berries. Sea berries are like small jellyfish. We have seen ospreys, ospreys are like a hawk that fishes. We have also seen herons, herons are like small flamingoes only a grayish blue. We have been crabbing for crabs, they are tasty. Every time we go swimming we have to use the shower hose so that we do not track saltwater everywhere. If salt gets in the boat, then it will never dry. We have met 3 friends their names are John, Marie, and Ryan. We have also seen pelicans. We have caught 3 fish and ate 2 of them. We also want to see dolphins soon.
Jessica
Thursday, September 29, 2011
One Month In
After one month of cruising things are starting to go more smoothly.We have figured out that the Rocna anchor holds in lots of wind and the captain does not need to pace the deck at all hours of the night. We have figured out that our refrigerator does work, it just needs time and patience to cool things down. Now we know that 11 days of rain does not ruin a vacation but can make parts of it a bit moldy. Most importantly, we have discovered that a family of four can survive in 37 by 11 feet of space and we are getting better at living together than ever before.
We are nearing the southern extent of the Chesapeake and will soon enter into the Intracoastal Waterway, basically a ditch that runs from Virginia to Florida (roughly). Here are some pictures of the last few days.
We are nearing the southern extent of the Chesapeake and will soon enter into the Intracoastal Waterway, basically a ditch that runs from Virginia to Florida (roughly). Here are some pictures of the last few days.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Finally on the move!
Today we finally got sailing again!
OK, there was no wind, so we had to motor all the way, but the rain and threat of thunderstorms let up long enough to enable us to get back out on the Bay.
When we were checking our charts for the day's sail, there was an odd omission of information just south of. Which stated that it was "uncharted" - pretty odd for a cruising ground as busy as the Chesapeake. On further inspection, we saw that it was a military area, and discovered that we would encounter military patrol boats, should we venture to close when it was active. In fact, one guidebook says that it is not unusual to see military aircraft on target practice runs down the Bay. We saw no such activity today.
We did however sail through a feeding frenzy, which caused the water to literally boil in front of us. We did the only logical thing .... put out our fishing lines. We were rewarded with a catch of a striper, 2 bluefish, and a shad. Upon arriving at the achorage, we promptly put them all on the BBQ, and with the exception if the shad (which was too bony), enjoyed a lovely fish dinner.
We are in a little tributary to the Potomac River, and watching for deer along the shoreline as the sun goes down.
Tomorrow we are planning to set out early, and make a short run to Reedville on the Great Wicomico River. There is supposedly a nice anchorage, with good access to the town there. We are looking forward to the opportunity to get off the boat and walk around in the nicer weather.
OK, there was no wind, so we had to motor all the way, but the rain and threat of thunderstorms let up long enough to enable us to get back out on the Bay.
When we were checking our charts for the day's sail, there was an odd omission of information just south of. Which stated that it was "uncharted" - pretty odd for a cruising ground as busy as the Chesapeake. On further inspection, we saw that it was a military area, and discovered that we would encounter military patrol boats, should we venture to close when it was active. In fact, one guidebook says that it is not unusual to see military aircraft on target practice runs down the Bay. We saw no such activity today.
We did however sail through a feeding frenzy, which caused the water to literally boil in front of us. We did the only logical thing .... put out our fishing lines. We were rewarded with a catch of a striper, 2 bluefish, and a shad. Upon arriving at the achorage, we promptly put them all on the BBQ, and with the exception if the shad (which was too bony), enjoyed a lovely fish dinner.
We are in a little tributary to the Potomac River, and watching for deer along the shoreline as the sun goes down.
Tomorrow we are planning to set out early, and make a short run to Reedville on the Great Wicomico River. There is supposedly a nice anchorage, with good access to the town there. We are looking forward to the opportunity to get off the boat and walk around in the nicer weather.
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