Friends Aboard

Lori and Christian joined us yesterday for a ride around the Bay.

Cloudy Day

The winds died off in the afternoon yesterday, so we were able to get out for a quick spin with our friends, Lori and Christian. On the way we saw a submarine, navy sky divers, and the Navy sailing team along the Severn. Quite a day!

Galley Lighting

It's hard to believe, but there was no light above the stove in the galley. That's been remedied as of this morning with a new LED fixture installed.

Water Tanks

We spent some time yesterday cleaning the water tanks. There was only a small amount of sediment inside when we opened them up and they were gratifyingly clean overall.

Spares

I'm checking our inventory of spare parts for our trip south. We just need a few more items, such as an alternator belt for the generator and additional water filters for the fresh water system. These things are on order and should arrive before departure.

Dashboard Covers

Suzan stitched together some covers to protect the varnish on the dashboard from the sun. Nice.

Varnish

Reassembling the helm station today after getting a round of fresh varnish. So great to finally be putting things back together!

Schooner Race

Light winds today for the Schooner Race. Each year, off Annapolis, the schooners gather for a race down the Bay. It was a beautiful day, bringing the first sunshine we've seen for six days, so spirits were high, despite the lack of wind.