Still Here

Still here and planning on posting more about our recent trip. 

Been super busy with work and school. First mate has a new job, congrats to her. I now work in different department where I work so I am back to day shift and learning new equipment. Finally, I have graduated from the first stage of my captains course. I am now a OUPV Captain and still in school working on the 100 Ton and towing endorsements. Stay tuned!

Stuck in Port!

Normally this is a bad thing, especially since we were going to take our Sal out on the Chesapeake exploring for our anniversary. Well, because of TS Karen we changed plans. Our change of plans led us to a very special place. We got to visit family and eat great local to the area food! I will do a more lengthy post about our trip but here are a few images. More images of family and sites coming soon

A great 10th anniversary!

Schooner Virginia

Yesterday while out for a great afternoon sail we had the pleasure of seeing the lovely Schooner Virginia under sail. She was sailing out of Little Creek Inlet on Southern Chesapeake Bay. What a beautiful vessel!

American Way!

Early Morning Sunrise

A few days ago I decided to head to Sal early in the morning. I was greeted by this beautiful sunrise.

The time will come when this will be the view I wake up to every morning.

Summer is just about gone

And good riddance! While I enjoy nice weather I am not a big fan of anything over 70 degrees especially if the sun is shining. Great thing about summer winding down is that it means the temperature will be as well. Great for everything outdoors.

I know the blog has been a little slow lately and that is mainly due to life getting in the way. My new job has me working some crazy shifts and sometimes long hours. While this may seem like a step in the wrong direction for becoming a cruiser it really isn't. This job has relieved me of a lot stress that was present at my last job and now that I am a few months in, I am starting to get a routine down. This has allowed for more sailing.

Another new development in our adventures is that I am working towards my 100 ton Captain license. I am attending the local maritime school at night. I have most of all the prerequisites complete and just need to pass the exams. Hopefully by the end of the year I will have my captain's license completed. I am obtaining this with the hopes of being able to get summer work in ports while traveling and cruising the US. We'll see, either way it is always good to have on the resume.

First Mate and I are starting to plan an extended stay on our Sal for early October. We will keep you guys posted on our plans and adventure as it gets closer.

Out for a sail last week.

Breakin the Chain!!!