It’s been a while since my last blog. We spent a couple of days exploring the Saint Mary’s River and the Saint Mary’s College before heading to Solomons Island and Washburn’s Boat Yard, where September Song went on the hard to have her bottom painted, …
September Song 2011-08-07 13:32:00
St. Mary’s College has an outstanding sailing program.Cool statue at Saint Mary’s College. “Freedom of Conscience”.This is what happens when you are bad, and I have been so bad! Historic site at Saint Mary’s.
September Song 2011-08-07 13:31:00
Part of the reproduction city of St. Mary’s.The view of the Saint Mary’s River from the College. The first state house in Maryland. St. Mary’s was the seat of government in the 1600’s.
September Song 2011-08-07 13:30:00
September Song in the anchorage at Saint Mary’s college. What a gorgeous area.Our escort into Solomon’s and Washburn’s Boat Yard where we spent a week on the hard. OK, maybe not an escort, but just a Navy jet doing take offs and landings from the Patux…
On the hard
We left the Saint Mary’s River Friday and headed to Solomons Island where September Song was hauled on Monday morning and put on the hard.It was a long four days with the four of us living at the Super 8 motel. We spent our days at the boat yard while …
September Song 2011-08-07 13:28:00
Wax on, wax off.Our baby all done and ready to go back into the water.Don’t drop her now! Stephanie and the girls spent most of the days in the yard lounge. Cassie and Godiva had fun greeting everyone that came into the yard office and exploring the of…
The Blue Ridge Parkway
In an attempt to get away from the extreme heat and humidity that has been plaguing much the nation, we decided to rent a car and go for a road trip. But where could we go to get away from these high temps? Well of course – duh – the mo…
Interview with “Lugger Bob” Senter
Trawler Blogs sat down (virtually) for an interview with “Lugger Bob” Senter to ask him a few questions about trawlers, diesel engines, and spare parts. This is the first of our two part interview with Bob.
July 6 – Washington, DC
Day 141 – One Last LookGangplank MarinaWe spent our last day in DC going to the Air & Space Museum and seeing a few things we’d missed. We knew it would be very crowded on a Saturday, so we were there when they opened. We spent a few hours looking …
Waiting for Wind
So this year’s race unfolded as so many do – wait for wind, get frustrated when others boats find it first and then charge around the course working to beat one’s handicap and, thus, other boats. The big boys get to catch up fighting to finish first. That boat claims line honors, has bragging rights […]
