The Captain's Choice
on Wednesday June 21, 2006 05:07PM
"An enthusiastic group of cruisers met Saturday morning, June 17, for a light breakfast at Fannys House before departing for their chosen destination, the East River off Mobjack Bay. They enjoyed a fresh June breeze of 10 to 18 knots from either side of South that enabled most of the boats to sail two long tacks to New Point Comfort before turning downwind for a peaceful leg to their anchorage off Williams Wharf.
The fleet of 9 sailboats and the M/V Danny A formed up into two large rafts and then gathered for a friendly cocktail party on the fantail of the flagship Destiny (25 total revelers). Cruisers enjoyed the fellowship and stories on a beautiful evening that continued to provide a nice cool breeze from the SE.
Participating vessels included:
Destiny, Whitey & Nancy Lipscomb,
Miss Kate, Tony & Kate Sakowski,
Wings, John & Faye Koedel, Jr.,
Obsession, Joe & Carolyn Schott,
Celebration, Gordon & Sheila Nelson,
Anneleise, Sarah Carneal & Roger,
Fiji Girl, Bill & Jane Ranson,
Fandango, Andy & Ellen Soyars and Dana & Carla MacKinsie,
Reflections, Nancy & Sam Stoakley and Harry & Gerri Bybee,
Danny A, Judy & Steve Buis and Mike Pleninger.
The return trip on Sunday featured the same southerly breeze that built up late, allowing the more patient cruisers to sail all the way to their home ports. This was a beautiful June weekend with perfect conditions and a perfect group of participants. Thanks to the Lipscombs for their hosting of the party on Saturday afternoon."