Late Autumn Cruise on the Chesapeake

[WouldaShoulda]

Originally Posted by tdw

Good stuff, John.

Elf , seriously pretty and very nice pics, worth saving, thanks.

I'm looking to upgrade my vessel with matching figurehead and tiller like Elf.

I think that's a fantastic detail.

[petmac]

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

[JohnRPollard]

Jim,

I don't envy you that trip up the Jersey coast -- makes our trip sound tame. One thing that has really changed our late-season sailing comfort-level is the cabin heater. On the colder legs, we left it running while underway and it sure was nice to go below and warm up from time to time!

Originally Posted by smackdaddy

Now, tomorrow morning when you wake up - take a moment to realize that life is very good, dude. And yer livin' it.

Thanks. True enough, and it never hurts to be reminded, either.

Originally Posted by tdw

Don't you just love Folkboats ? When the day finally arrives that I can no longer consider serious cruising I am gonna have me one for day sailing and the occasional overnighter. (Can't say the dodger does much for her looks though)

TD, Yes those Folkboats are impressive little boats -- very fast for their size. My buddy was single-handing her that weekend -- plus his tiller-pilot quit on him. He always seems to manage just fine, in any event. But the tall dodger is due to one of her notorious vices -- the Folkboat is a tremendously WET vessel. My buddy does what he can to stay dry -- witness the weather clothes and the extra tall dodger!

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

...Hardly recognized Annapolis without all the boats. Will you guys be hauling out soon or will you “frostbite” all winter long?

Thanks George. We'll be winding down now. Some hardier folks press on through the entire winter -- but we don't mind taking a little break. The boat will get winterized and covered, but stay in the water so she'll be ready for a quick escape come spring.


All,

I may try to find some additional info on Elf, a really impressive boat. The owner was there and invited us aboard, so we got a quick belowdecks tour too (unfortunately my camera batteries died).

In the meanwhile, take a closer look at the photo which shows the bow in profile. Every time I look at it, it reminds me of the hollow section in the bow of Giulietta. Maybe those old coots knew a thing or two!?

[mhayden]

john, i sure enjoyed reading your post about the november excursion. and great pictures, too.

I have a F285 like your friends and sail the same area. are the other 285's down in west river also?


mike
s/v/ enchanté
1989 Beneteau F285 #127

[WouldaShoulda]

Ok, ok, all that's nice but where did you eat??

[JohnRPollard]

Originally Posted by mhayden

john, i sure enjoyed reading your post about the november excursion. and great pictures, too.

I have a F285 like your friends and sail the same area. are the other 285's down in west river also?

mike
s/v/ enchanté
1989 Beneteau F285 #127

Mike,

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the post.

And yes, both those 285s are in West River, although one of them is being shifted to Massachusetts this winter. By the way, they are great boats!

Originally Posted by WouldaShoulda

Ok, ok, all that's nice but where did you eat??

Mostly aboard, otherwise, no place particularly memorable. Crab Claw was closed. But we had a good early breakfast at Chick and Ruth's -- no crowds!

[labatt]

Great story! I still can't believe you were right off our stern in the morning, but I'm thankful you didn't wake us up... we needed our beauty rest after our ride down!

JimMalkin - I have been meaning to ask how your trip to Branford went... sounds about as cold and windy as ours was! Glad you made it safely!