Sailing with the Powells 4-30-2010

We enjoyed a beautiful Friday evening sail with our neighbors Dylan and Elise. Winds were strong at 12-17 knots but steady. Warm temps and a beautiful sunset made this a spectacular night. Thanks for joining us Powels and thank you for the Chesapeake Bay Cruising Guide! We will certainly put that to good use during our adventures!!

Dylan and Jamie

Elise and my first mate!

Hang'n out with Jamie


I told you we had a beautiful sunset!!

To cap off the evening, we had to tow a stink pot to Back Creek, not far from our marina. He lost power and needed help. I asked him how much beer he had on board? Eileen said "surrender the booty" and he broke out the Nati Boh's (a Baltimore local brew) which we enjoyed on our way back to Port Annapolis.

Abigail's First Sail 4-23-2010

On a beautiful spring evening, we sailed with Matthew, Leah and Abigail. This is Abby's first time on a boat and I am happy that it was a sailboat! She was a joy to have on board!

Abby in the storage bin on the dinette table while still at dock

Abby getting used to her life jacket

Proud grandparents

Scenic shot in Back Creek

The crew!

Abby learning a proper salute!

Abby is a natural at the helm

Playtime with Amma below deck

Matthew in command

Abby smiling at Uncle Jamie...The cutest picture ever!!

In her slip 4-22-2010

We had pretty heavy fog this morning and I thought it would be a good pic to show where Domingoman lies. We are in slip B2 at Port Annapolis Marina. It is a perfect setup for us as we are right on the bulkhead. It is very close to the pool, playground, and deck overlook. There is also level grass nearby to bring the beanbag game! Oh what fun we will have!

Maiden voyage 4-21-10

After launch, we motored over to our marina and set the dock lines. Shortly thereafter, I along with my first mate set sail on our maiden voyage aboard Domingoman! What a treat! Our marina is very protected so there wasn't a lot of wind. It freshened a tad once we got out to the bay. It was a little rainy, but that is what foul weather gear is for!

Motoring through Back Creek on our way out to see what she has!

Under sail with nobody to take a pic

On a beat in 4 knots of wind


Captain Rizzo isn't too happy!


The breeze freshened to 15 knots and we were quickly up to hull speed. Any more wind and we would have needed to put a reef in the main. All in all, she handles very well and I am really surprised how well she sails in light air.

Splash down 4-21-10

Launch day has arrived. Domingoman is heading to the bay!

The hydraulic lift that transports boats across the yard to the travel lift

Up on the travel lift

Splash down!

And she floats!

Domingoman in Dry Dock

Here are some pics of Domingoman before she goes in the water...

Where is my beer?

Looking forward from the companionway


Looking aft from the forward berth, galley to port, head to starboard

Starborad quarter

The proud new owners!

Our New Boat

We are very excited about the latest addition to our family. She is a 2002 Hunter 306. We will be sailing the Chesapeake very soon and look forward to all of the times we will have entertaining family and friends. Many more pictures and posts to come! Let the adventures begin...