Today the CELCers were running the boat! What a day – all of them! Our night was windy, gentle rocking of Boundless made for soothing sleep. We awoke to 95% cloud coverage, some light chop, and potential rain. After breakfast we piled onto the dinghy to explore the area - a nearby uninhabited island. Once ashore, Captain Jeff gave the orders: “Explore!”
Soft breezes, white sands, marshland and lots of nature, including marsh sparrows, semipalmated sandpipers, and semipalmated plovers are some of what we found. More exploring, digging in the sand, and fine dining on the beach also included, no extra charge. The sun shone brightly and the seas beckoned us with 15-20 knots. We made our way back to the dinghy (Jenna drove) and set sail. While crossing the Chesapeake we enjoyed sitting on deck and feeling the spray as the boat heeled. Fabulous. We once again had an incredible meal and feel the tired of the day. Cole and Kyle are taking photos on deck. Henry and Jenna are finishing up dishes. Soon we will enjoy music as Captain Jeff offers us some of his fine guitar and song. And here are some thoughts from the crew:
Today we went back across the Chesapeake Bay in rough surf. Before sailing, we went to a deserted pin-prick of land that reminded me of the Australian coastline. It reminded me of Australia when we saw two black and red snakes. -Kyle
Today Kyle was Captain. After the cockpit meeting, we went on the dinghy to an uninhabited island. Then we went back to Boundless and went sailing in three- to four-foot waves. -Cole
Yesterday Henry and I navigated our route to our next destination. It was really fun! I loved it. I keep telling everyone how I wish we still had Poppy’s boat. I would love to go out on that. “Uncle” Jeff asked me to come back to the Bahamas as crew for eight months. I said I would if I could bring my family and phone. -Jenna
Yesterday we sailed from one side of the Bay to the other. We only had to tack four times. Today we sailed back across the Bay to a small river where we are anchored now. I have been plotting out the navigation course using charts, parallel rule, divider, pencil, and paper for the past two days. These last days have been the best so far because everyone knows more about what they are doing, and we all know more about how everyone functions. I hope this trip never ends. -Henry