Sunday, June 24, 2012

Team Asia


On Saturday, it was all about Team Asia!  It was a gorgeous afternoon.  Could have used a little more wind, but we had a good sail. 


We grabbed lunch at the Portside Cafe and headed up to the Chessie Lounge to partake! 

Christina and Eliot prior to departure.

 Getting ready to hoist the sails


Han Jon out on the bow taking it all in.  He was our resident photographer for this excursion!  Han Jon is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and has been in the States since last Sunday.  He goes back this coming weekend.  I am really glad that he was able to join us!

Hey Chris, do you have a spare pair of sunglasses on board?

Do you have any men's sunglasses?  Sorry mate, that's all I have! 


Captain Kate!  We went by a boat and the skipper had on one of these hats.  Kate said, "you need to get one of those hats!"  Truth be told...already have one!


Christina at the helm

It was a great afternoon.  Thanks to all four of you for participating in (dare I call it) The First Annual Team Asia sail!

Sunday, June 17, 2012

PAM Rendezvous


We had our own sailabration this weekend as we took part in the second annual Port Annapolis Marina Rendezvous.  Twenty six boats from our marina set sail for Queenstown Creek on Maryland's eastern shore.  We enjoyed meeting several new members of our boating community. 

Jamie's new favorite spot on the boat! Not sure if it is the extra space or that our new stereo (within his reach) has an iPod-direct connection!

My first mate hanging out with Jamie and Shiloh is on break from her watchdog duties 

Domingoman tied up at Queenstown creek 

This is one group of boats at the dock.  The rest were anchored out and came by dinghy 

The sun settng on the Chester River, just beyond Queenstown Creek 

Friday, June 15, 2012

Star Spangled Sailabration


The Star-Spangled Sailabration, June 13-19, is an international parade of more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels.  These ships sailed into Baltimore for the national launch of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. These ships are truly incredible! 

Pictured above is a view of the Inner Harbor from the 30th floor of the Marriott Hotel.  I attended a breakfast reception here on Friday and the views were amazing.  Below are various shots of the tall ships.  You can click on the photos to enlarge them or click on the highlighted text to see more information.

NVe Cisne Branco, Brazilian Navy

BAE Guayas, Ecuadorian Navy 
Those are men standing on the various booms!


The Lady Maryland, a living classroom.

 ...and we have representation from Asia!
KRI Dewaruci, Indonesian Navy

The bowsprit and eagle are impressive!

 KRI Dewaruci bow shot


Aboard the KRI Dewaruci, which was closed to visitors as the crew was preparing for a reception to be held later today.  As I approached the vessel, the aroma of clove cigarettes wafted from her deck. I greeted some of the crew in Bahasa and welcomed them in their local language.  Selamat Pagi (good morning) they eagerly shouted back!  I was quite surprised to be invited aboard for a picture!  Who knew my limited Bahasa language skills would ever come in handy here in the States?  This vessel was absolutely amazing.  The detail in the woodwork is totally not captured here.  It was really a treat to take hold of that wheel and imagine what it would be like to be at the helm while underway.  It took the crew five months to sail her here from Indonesia!  Selamat Datang (happy welcome) Dewaruci!  

 NVe Cisne Branco


ARC Gloria, Colombian Navy

Sailabration 2012 will continue throughout the weekend and the ships will set sail again on Tuesday.  This is the biggest sailing event that Baltimore has ever hosted.  What a neat experience to be a part of it!