Monthly Archives: July 2011

Next leg of our adventure


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Trip stats for NERYC to Bear Creek


Length: 40.67 nm Average Speed: 5.6 knots Elapsed Time: 7hrs 18mins

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Just ordered from Tidewater Marine in HdG a new Fuel Feed Pump Assembly – Yanmar Part #105582-52010


Last night on a delivery to get our Soverel 27 with a 1GM10 to Annapolis for the SMC Governor’s Cup the engine started acting up.  When leaving North East the engine would only rev to 2700 not the typical 3000. … Continue reading

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Good visit to Fawcetts today.


Also visited APS and West Marine.

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Making the turn into bear creek


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Broken fuel pump. Notice the goofy track for thirty five minutes while I jury rigged it.


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All lights are working and attracting bugs


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We have started the process of getting the boat to the starting line for SMC’s Governors Cup


We were attacked by bugs for the first two hours. No wind.

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153 boats registered for the SMC Governor’s Cup – 22 in PHRF – B


Division: PHRF B (110-145)  Teams in Class: 22 Sail Number Skipper Yacht Design/Model Rating USA 844 HENRY GIBBONS-NEFF PRIM OWENS MODIFIED 41 111 53301 Joseph Hopkins Tackless Goman Express 30M 114 6602 Chris Kalinski Zoo G&S 30 117 83350 Tracey … Continue reading

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A number 1, 2, 3 and main


DSC_0638, originally uploaded by hergan family. I just need to change the numbers. Should be ready for the SMC Governor’s Cup

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A new used set of sails for Morning Star from Craingslist.


DSC_0637, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Yes. My packaged arrived today.


DSC_0633, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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I love the flag. I think it looks awesome.


DSC_0629, originally uploaded by hergan family. Not to mention I made it myself.

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Pumping out the holding tank


DSC_0626, originally uploaded by hergan family. Finally, on my fourth time at the pump out station I figured out the key to making it work quickly. You must lay all the hose on the dock!!!!

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The speakers worked well


DSC_0622, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Cutting out housings for four speakers


DSC_0623, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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I added the star to my new flag.


DSC_0620, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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New Bimini


DSC_0614, originally uploaded by hergan family. It ended up being a little smaller (10 x 8) then planned (12 x 8) but it worked great today in the 100 degree heat. My boat hooks work great as support.

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SMC Governor’s Cup Course – Severn River R2 to Church Point


photo, originally uploaded by hergan family. 70 nm – Annapolis to St. Mary’s City, Maryland

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18 and counting in Governor’s Cup PHRF – B


  Division: PHRF B (110-145) Teams in Class: 18 Sail Number Skipper Yacht Design/Model Rating USA 844 HENRY GIBBONS-NEFF PRIM OWENS MODIFIED 41 111 53301 Joseph Hopkins Tackless Goman Express 30M 114 83350 Tracey Polk Incommunicado Omega Omega 36 117 … Continue reading

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