Two More Firsts!

This week introduces two new experiences for us: traveling in light morning fog and motoring to Washington at dusk using charts and dead reckoning to enter the city harbor. I was at the helm Thursday am using GPS to assist me in navigating to Washington City docks. Visibility was 1/2 -3/4 miles but the sun helped burn it off by the time we docked. No photos as we were a little busy, but the sense of accomplishment was grand!

Last night we helped a friend bring his boat up to the city.  We left 1/2 hour before sunset, to avoid the crab pots, and then resorted to charts and buoys. Elden took the helm and did a great job. As it got darker, I took the helm as it was hard for him to see in the dark. The lighted, flashing buoys were a little hard to distinguish with the city lights behind them, but the binoculars helped. We made the trip in a little under two hours. Another high in our adventure! Below are some photos of the trip, including the almost full moon last night.

Next post will have the cruising classes scheduled for next week.

Elden plotting a course

Fair winds and warm ones to all!

Full moon rising over Broad Creek

Sunset on the Pamlico

Elden at the helm