Month: August 2016

This weekend we went out for the 2016 Commodore’s Cruise. Sara wasn’t here so I soloed to Eagles Cove behind Gibson Island here on the Magothy following Mike and Trish on Gilleleje. It was about an hour and a half of motoring with 5 knots of wind right on my nose. Really the hardest part is still getting into and out of the slip.

When we got to Eagles Cove three other boats already there and rafted up. Mike and Trish went in first and tied up on the right side of the group and then I cam in after them. Mike helped me tie up and explained the importance of the spring lines. By then other boats were coming in and I went over to help them tie up as well.

Once we were all situated the socializing started. Our Commodore broke out the champagne, gave a toast and officially started happy hour! Dinner was light and late on account of all the snacks consumed but was delicious and I’d say the company and ambiance made it even sweeter.

The next morning I woke, made some coffee and enjoyed the peaceful morning before breakfast.

At about 1000 one of the guys brought out a television and managed to get the Olympics! I kept chatting with others and finally around noon Mike, Trish and I untied from the raft and headed back to Mill Creek.