Log of Alberg 30 #262 on 16 October 2016

Date: 16 October 2016 12:15 till 16 October 2016 14:33
Endpoints: Yacht Haven Annapolis Eastport MD to Yacht Haven Annapolis Eastport MD
Purpose: Go Sailing!
Complement: Azriel and Devorah Gold, and Yoni Bresler
Weather: Force 3 and 4 out of the South
Engine Hours: 69.7 to 70.6
Fuel: about 1/6 tank, below the molded in hold downs
Chart: 12282 Chesapeake Bay Severn and Magothy Rivers

Arrived at the boat, headed out quickly before removing the sail cover. Many dinghy racing fleets at the mouth of Spa Creek and downstream of the Naval Academy. Held course close to Eastport and Horn Point to avoid the racers. Raised sail at Horn Point and headed cross the river tacking four times to head out of the Severn to the Bay. Chased a Lucky Beneteau 4xx? 5xx?, keeping up with her well despite the great disparity in water line length. Sailed out, near close hauled hitting 6 knots and often 5+knots, till we could identify the freighter Federal Schelde.

Remarkably clear air. Able to see easily detail on both shores of the Bay and the Bay Bridge.

Upon getting close enough to read her name and hailing port, reversed course hitting as high as 6.7 on the GPSMAP 192C and returned to the area of Horn Point to drop sail in preparation for returning to dock.

GPX formatted Track distance: 9.28nm average speed: 4.1kts, duration: 2:16