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JohnP
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Response Posted - 07/25/2012 : 09:10:31

I tried to go sailing last Saturday, July 21st, and motored around in the drizzle with my son and 2 newbies. After that I was motoring around, with the crew snug below, in moderate rain and dense fog. Disgusted, we all went home after 4 hours of waiting for the skies to clear!

It was my mistake of looking at a radar map that showed patches of heavy rain moving out of the area. What I didn't look at was the stationary low pressure that kept the rainy & foggy weather around.

I imagined a high pressure front moving through, and that was not gonna happen. It does not help to wish for good weather - It's better to start a day of sailing with good weather!

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 07/27/2012 : 21:17:08

Unfortunately we're getting into August weather in the Northeast. This usually consists of a stalled out front hovering in the area with a series of low pressure centers that move up along. You get a day of rain in the 80's then a day of HHH, another day of rain and general weather instability. Hopefully we'll get a spate of hot dry weather with force 3-4 winds.

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Response Posted - 07/29/2012 : 09:12:15

Had a pretty good night last night, went out with two other sailboats from the Marina, an O'Day 23 and the other Watkins 25. Had a little rough weather just west of us, if you look close at the picture of the O'Day, right above the skipper's head you'll see a funnel cloud

about 90% of the sea-breeze collision storms (Florida's east coast/west coast sea-breezes) never make it across the river, so we weren't to concerned, but we were heading the other way...We made it to the raft-up site, dropped the hook, and had a nice quiet night.

Always like to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee

Finished the raft-up with a big breakfast, Bloody Mary's...and nice easy sail home.

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Arlington
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Response Posted - 08/01/2012 : 16:24:58

Hi Pat:
I just found your post yesterday, and saw the thread was getting a little stale. But I did want to suggest a word of caution for future readers:
on one of my first early morning sails, I also thought fried bacon would be good. We used a skillet on the party grill mounted on the stern rail. We had calm waters, but I cringed at the thought of that pan of hot grease spilling from, a puff of wind or, the wake of passing motor boat and a cockpit full of guests. I didn't have a problem, but I sure breathed a sigh of relief after the grease cooled.
Doug

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 08/02/2012 : 13:41:31

Leaving from my last raft up. Drying off the "diapers" after a nice morning swim. We rafted up with a C-320, who took this pic.

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pfduffy
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Response Posted - 08/02/2012 : 20:19:25

I did do the overnight with my 5 year old daughter on the planned night. We had a GREAT time. Anchored near Island Beach State Park, well north of the boisterous Tice's Shoal. I had difficulty getting my daughter to go to sleep with the newness and excitement of sleeping on the boat. She ultimately fell asleep by 11:30pm. I slept fitfully, nervous about my anchor set. Anchor alarm went off around 1:30am - I think it may have dragged a bit when the tide turned. I monitored it for a while and determined that I was not moving. Fell back asleep and had a remarkably vivid dream that the boat drifted and ended up on the Philadelphia waterfront. VERY bizarre!!

Sailed for a few hours the next day. I cut it short when my daughter got a bit sea-sick. She spend too much time in the v-berth while we were sailing and just as I was heading down to bring her up, she was coming out of the v-berth looking a little green. A few minutes in the cockpit and a quick hurl over the side and she was good as new!

Overall, very enjoyable and tiring trip. Loved every minute of it!!

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 08/06/2012 : 13:35:45

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pfduffy
 I did do the overnight with my 5 year old daughter on the planned night. We had a GREAT time. Anchored near Island Beach State Park, well north of the boisterous Tice's Shoal. I had difficulty getting my daughter to go to sleep with the newness and excitement of sleeping on the boat. She ultimately fell asleep by 11:30pm. I slept fitfully, nervous about my anchor set. Anchor alarm went off around 1:30am - I think it may have dragged a bit when the tide turned. I monitored it for a while and determined that I was not moving. Fell back asleep and had a remarkably vivid dream that the boat drifted and ended up on the Philadelphia waterfront. VERY bizarre!!

Sailed for a few hours the next day. I cut it short when my daughter got a bit sea-sick. She spend too much time in the v-berth while we were sailing and just as I was heading down to bring her up, she was coming out of the v-berth looking a little green. A few minutes in the cockpit and a quick hurl over the side and she was good as new!

Overall, very enjoyable and tiring trip. Loved every minute of it!!
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Sounds like a great time. Saturday went to take the boat to a cove, engine wouldn't start, so I slept on the boat and tried out my two new Coleman fans which worked out nicely. In the morning engine started on first pull.

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buzzardsolo
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Response Posted - 08/08/2012 : 09:59:02

As the previous poster recommended, a sun shower is a must, especially after swimming in salt water all day.

I would also recommend fleece everything (sleeping bags, blankets, jackets, etc.) and/or other quick-dry, wicking clothing. Cotton clothes can be comfortable throughout the day, but will get damp and stay damp overnight.

I'd bring a powerful spotlight, to keep an eye on other anchored vessels and to monitor your own vessel's position. I bring smaller, LED flashlights for the kids. It cuts down on having every energy-sucking incandescent bulb in the boat on, and doubles as entertainment for the kids.

Also, don't forget to get the head holding tank pumped out before your overnight.

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