Yearly Archives: 2013

Aground!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by skippy526

Sun, Oct 6, 2013- A grade school friend of Bob’s and his wife, Bob and Alissa, arrived about noon and we sailed to St. Michael’s.  Winds were excellent and we had the boat at 8.5 kts.  For the final five miles … Continue reading →

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Eastern Shore

Posted on October 5, 2013 by skippy526

Wed., Oct 2, 2013- Motored down the Chesapeake and into Rock Hall almost at low tide, with no problem.    We received a huge welcome from Art Willis, the owner.  It feels like family there and Sailing Emporium is still one … Continue reading →

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The Long Haul

Posted on September 29, 2013 by skippy526

Sun, Sept 29, 2013- About 11 am we left New York and motor sailed all day and night down the coast of New Jersey. There were light winds from the north and very rolly, short chop seas, making a miserable … Continue reading →

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NYC

Posted on September 24, 2013 by skippy526

Tues, Sept 24, 2013- We sailed down Long Island Sound and into the northern end of New York City.  From there we were planning to motor down the East River, around the end of Manhattan, past the Statue of Liberty, … Continue reading →

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Dinghy Come Back

Posted on September 21, 2013 by skippy526

Sat., Sept 21, 2013- The plan was to sail to the tip of Long Island.  We had a beautiful day of sailing across Long Island Sound toward the tip of Long Island.  It became our first adventure and challenge of … Continue reading →

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Newport

Posted on September 20, 2013 by skippy526

Thurs, Sept 19, 2013- Aboard Quintessa we left NEB for Newport, RI where we anchored and met Sara’s friend Debby.  Debby joined us for the sail to New York.  We shared a bottle of Prosecco bubbly in the cockpit to … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on September 8, 2013 by skippy526

Sat, Sept 7, 2013- Buzzard’s Bay was a brisk sail in 30 kts of wind.  Again the boat met all of our expectations as we sailed to Marion.  It was a joy to have Cecily, the former owner of Quintessa, … Continue reading →

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Hyannis YC

Posted on September 6, 2013 by skippy526

Fri, Sept 6, 2013- With a solid 20-25 kts of wind and gusts to 30, we sailed to the Hyannis Yacht Club.  These few weeks were planned to be a shakedown for the boat and it performed beautifully.  We were … Continue reading →

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Edgartown

Posted on September 5, 2013 by skippy526

Thur, Sept 5, 2013- Two glorious days in Edgartown with friends Kathy and Bill.  Kathy and I did lots of walking and talking.  Bob and Bill did boat projects.  We did dinner on their boat one night and on ours … Continue reading →

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Stormfront

Posted on September 3, 2013 by skippy526

Tues, Sept 3, 2013- Our plan was to sail to Edgartown via the Canal.  Just before getting to the entrance of Woods Hole, our friend Bill called to say there was a severe weather alert coming over the TV stations.  … Continue reading →

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