The Adventures of DogsLife

Sail to Monday Creek on Mobjack Bay

2015-05-16T17:35:00.001-07:00

It has been quite a while since I posted on this blog. There are things in our life completely turn things upside down. I am living on a sailboat now, A Island Packet 31. For the first overnight sail of the year I decided to go up to Mobjack Bay. Monday Creek is a small anchorage at the head of the bay.

Luckily and I left will be harbor at 8 o'clock. A couple of weeks ago I damaged my head sail. I will be putting on a new Yankee and a stay sail soon. For this trip we sailed only under the main sail. With tailwinds the trip up to York River was fairly quick. Once we turned into Mobjack Bay things changed. The current was against us in the boat could not point very well. We were doing two knots.

There was no hurry. We arrived at Monday Creek by three.

Our shore excursion was cut a little short by numerous flies that were along the Marsh grass.

Overall it was a very enjoyable trip.

The day was finished off by a beautiful sunset.

-Dogs Life

Starting to get ready for the Watertribe EC

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The Everglades Challenge starts in less than a month. Unless the weather drastically improves, I will not have any time on the water to train.

Rough weather ahead

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The wind is blowing 20 - 25 knots tonight. Waves are predicted to be 4 foot in the morning and blowing straight onto the beach. It will be a interesting launch.

Getting ready for the NCC

2013-09-26T17:38:00.001-07:00

Watertribe North Carolina Pamlico Challenge

2013-09-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Friday at 0700 is the start of the Latest Watertibe race. I am packed and ready. This year is the first time for a 300 mile race in North Carolina. The winds are not looking good.

I have added some double dodger protection that also doubles as my on the water sleeping tent.

I cut up a old tent and re-sewed it into cockpit shelter.

Durant Island

2013-08-31T09:51:00.001-07:00

I am on the north side of Durant island just off the entrance to alligator River.

North Carolina Practice

2013-08-31T05:37:00.001-07:00

I am in North Carolina leaving Big Flatty boat ramp. I have to cross Albemarle Sound to Alligator River, the north end of the Watertribe NCPC Challenge.

Practice for the NCPC, Watertribe Challenge

2013-08-25T06:26:00.001-07:00

Baltimore Channel

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Six miles to the Eastern Shore.

Kiptopeake State park

2013-06-09T10:36:00.001-07:00

Arrived at my destination. Take a little break, eat my lunch then turn around and head home.

Fishermans Island

2013-06-09T09:35:00.001-07:00

At the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Another Derby Practice

2013-06-09T06:14:00.001-07:00

No wind. The currents are against me. Heading for the Chesapeake Bay to find a little wind. I am hoping for a little afternoon thunderstorm to give me a boost.

A long rough day

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The day has been mostly windless with lots of opposing currents. I have 11 miles to go to the finish line.

Getting ready for Captain's Meeting

2013-05-18T11:05:00.001-07:00

Arrived at Okome Fest

2013-05-18T09:44:00.001-07:00

Lots of wooden boats. My plastic will look out of place.

GVI Bunny Hop Race

2013-03-30T09:50:00.001-07:00

Another race with the GVI sunfish fleet.

Everglades Challenge Day #1 Video

2013-03-30T05:08:00.001-07:00

Video of the 2013 Watertribe Challenge from the Start to Check Point #1:

A cold front had brought in some cold wind and sea from the north. The following seas had made for a exciting ride down the coast.

Working On EC Videos

2013-03-16T17:32:00.001-07:00

I have downloaded my video from the EC. I put together a quick pre-race day video to test out everything.

Stand Up Paddle Guy Arrives!

2013-03-08T18:13:00.001-08:00

Pelican's TI

2013-03-08T07:43:00.001-08:00

Off Naples Pelican's TI had a aka pop off. Boat flipped and did some damage. Then they got pushed into rock jetty's. the boat was completely chewed up by the rocks. They lost everything.

More of Key Largo

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Time to start

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The last mile

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Finish Line At Key Largo

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Lots more finishers this year.

Heading for the finish line

2013-03-06T06:47:00.001-08:00

Across the street from the motel is a very tall antenna mast. I am 12 miles away and I can see that mast. That means the finish is near. P