[Rhodes22-list] Chesapeake sail

[Leland]

Tom,

Sounded like a good sail.  Now if you could just get that motoring thing
figured out.

Worked on the boat for over six hours today, which is about a year's worth
for me.  Flushed the motor, filled the water tank, vacuumed and wiped down
the interior, hammered in the piling nails per Mary Lou's instructions (good
idea), and then spent most of the time powerwashing.  The deck is no longer
gray but a blinding white--looks as good as the day that Elton delivered
her.

Don't know what the forecast is for tomorrow, but if I can't sail I'll at
least go out and sit on her and smile.

Lee



Tom Hogarty wrote:
> 
> Sailed Saturday at Rhode and West Rivers, wind 14 knots, full main and jib
> furled to 100%.  Delightful, sailed mostly flat on a long mostly beam
> reach, speed around 3.5 to 4 knots.  Later in the day while motoring lost
> control of boat for just a moment.  Keel was up and kicked up rudder in
> shallow water, spun us around in a quick circle.  Uncomfortable, but fixed
> quickly.  Seems that the rudder was really doing some work and let go
> quickly.  Lots of holiday traffic.  Here's a pic of boats anchoring by
> High Island, long since submerged.  We enjoyed great sailing with Leland,
> Mary Lou and Fred, and dinner also with Leland's lovely wife and fine son.
> Tom Hogarty
> 
>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p23696032/HIghIsland.jpg 
> 
> 
> 
> cowie wrote:
>> 
>> Did anyone sail the Chesapeake today.  Nice summer day.  Sunny, 12 kt
>> wind out of the south east, lowered the boom, 25% main reef, 70% jib reef
>> with the jib sheets at the innermost block. had a nice run from hhn to
>> poplar island.  Came about to head home as the wind picked up.  20 kt
>> wind for the ride home with a significant sea.  Got bounced around a lot,
>> too much wind and sea.  
>> 
> 
> 

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