Family Outings

So, we had three family outings in the very recent past with nary a blog post!

We were joined by Kathi and Ed Morrell, my aunt and uncle from Rochester, NY.  Yes, they are NY Yankees fans and we will go to the Orioles/Yankees game on Sunday.  The weather conditions on the bay were a bit on the rough side with 20kt winds out of the south, accompanied by pretty big rollers!  Eileen suggested that we sail up the Severn River and I am glad that we did. Aside from almost running aground, we had a great time together.  I couldn't get the helm back from Uncle Ed and it took a while, but Aunt Kathi mustered up the courage to sit in the stern perch! 

Joel flew into Baltimore and drove up to NY with Eileen.  Prior to their road trip, we had our own full moon party!  We sailed 9 NM around that freighter on a night that was near perfect.  The steady10 kt wind combined with balmy temps, full moon, and having the bay to ourselvs for the most part made for a very enjoyable sail. When we were on the east side of this ship, we encountered another sailing vessel in very close quarters.  It was hysterical as the captain from the other sailboat said "excuse me...do you have any Grey Poupon?" 

My mom and her husband Don Quinn, along with their friends Jack and JoAnn Vienne spent a few days with us on their way to Ireland.  They flew out of Dulles so it was convenient to bake in a few days in Annapolis.

 Don and JoAnn having a chat

 Jack on the perch

Need I say more?  lol.