Monthly Archives: December 2010

Sleeping Beauty


  DSC_1630, originally uploaded by hergan family. Alex and I finished the day by checking in on Morning Star. Looks like the yard repositioned her so the water runs out the stern of the cockpit.

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Save Governor’s Cup Facebook Page


Check out the Facebook page at:  http://www.facebook.com/SaveGovCup

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A smart car in the electronics section at West Marine


DSC_1619, originally uploaded by hergan family. My VW TDI gets better fuel economy plus it seats 4 and is turbo quick. Smart is cute but why?

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Not much snow in Annapolis


DSC_1617, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Easport Yacht club had the nicest holiday decorations


DSC_1614, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Alex gets a tour of the UK sail loft


DSC_1606, originally uploaded by hergan family. Andy gave Alex a tour of the loft. I think I was more interested then Alex but Andy gave it a good try to keep him interested. I was suprised to see that UK … Continue reading

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Sail Repairs have started


DSC_1604, originally uploaded by hergan family. This morning I started the day Googling sailmakers in Maryland to find a place to get Morning Star’s #3 and #1 repaired for next season. Both sails are delaminating along the foot from where … Continue reading

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“Governor’s Cup yacht race may be nearing finish line”


DSC_0059, originally uploaded by hergan family. This past year was probably my 10th time sailing the Governor’s Cup and the first time in about ten years. The race was both challenging and fun, but I was surprised to see just … Continue reading

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CBYRA – PHRF 2010 High Point Standing Regions 1 and 2 – PHRFB


Season End Report Yacht Evnts Beaten Earned Poss Bonus Score 1. Flying Circus 9 73 91 101 5 0.7058 2. Torch 13 76 100 127 15 0.6686 3. Liquid Limit 9 35 51 71 10 0.5495 4. Expresswave 9 38 … Continue reading

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Morning Star is still a PHRF-B boat with her 138 rating


2011 Class Splits for PHRF of the Chesapeake, Inc. The following class splits were approved for 2011 at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Board of Delegates REGION(S) CLASS 2011 SPLITS IIIAW only** A0 Up to 25 IIIAW only** A1 … Continue reading

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Mackinac Races for 2012


DSC_0035, originally uploaded by hergan family. I have sent requests for exemptions to the selection committees for both the Bayview to Mackinac and Chicago to Mackinac races. Both have a 27 foot LOA requirement to participate and Morning Star is … Continue reading

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Ice covered docks at NERYC


DSC_1691c, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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The bubblers are keeping the NERYC marina ice free


DSC_1728, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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The North East River is frozen


DSC_1718, originally uploaded by hergan family.  

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Spending time frostbiting this winter


 

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Lots of little projects to do over the winter.


[X] Insurance [X] Drain diesel fuel [X] Spreader removal [X] Wash hull and deck [X] Purchase and install battery [X] Wash and wax mast [X] Remove broken bolts from spreads tips [X] File for phrf certificate [X] Remove bottom paint … Continue reading

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Morning Star on the hard.


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