Greetings,

It's been a while but we actually went sailing Friday and did a good shakedown. We returned to Cherry Point and tied up at the T- Dock. Boy are we rusty, but it really felt good to be underway again.

Then, yesterday at 1027 we left. We started out with a nice light air sail to test our Monitor Self Steering wind vane, but soon the wind died off to nothing and our quiet sail was interrupted by the sound of our engine, the faithful Yanmar. 

Entering Adams Creek we felt as if we were leading a parade of boats. Our lead soon diminished as the faster power & sail boats passed us by on their way south. Most notable was a small heard of Krogen Trawlers. The annual Trawlerfest in Annapolis must  be over!

At 1755 we  anchored in Taylor Creek, Beaufort, just before dusk. We sat in the cockpit enjoying a successful day, colorful sunset, and  a wonderful bottle of "Apothic Red" wine. We hope to have more of all three in the future!

Overnight the wind blew hard, as forecast. Still gusting this morning and not predicted to settle down for a day or so we spent the day finishing various little projects and getting ready for passages south.

Fair winds & quiet anchorages,
J&W