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Marker 8 heading for the Kent Narrows Bridge


DSC_8216, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Two big Detroit Diesels allow us to cruise at a comfortable 10 knots


DSC_8197, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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The start of a beautiful day.


DSC_8112, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Sunrise on the Chesapeake Bay


DSC_8093, originally uploaded by hergan family. From the bridge deck of our Nauset 35.

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We are on our way to the CBMM in St. Michaels


DSC_8055c, originally uploaded by hergan family. The one nice thing about the bridge closure is that I was able to play with my camera and get this cool shots.

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The bridge finally opened…


DSC_8006, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Hard Yacht Cafe


DSC_7983, originally uploaded by hergan family. To bad the restaurant was not open at Anchor Bay Marine while we waited for the bridge.

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Almost an hour later…


DSC_7919, originally uploaded by hergan family. The train finally arrived.

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Wait for the railroad bridge to open


DSC_7817, originally uploaded by hergan family. This is the first time I have ever been stopped by the CSX railroad bridge on Bear Creek. We missed it by 3 minutes…

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Early Morning departure for St. Michaels


DSC_7744, originally uploaded by hergan family. 4 am on Bear Creek

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One thing that drives me crazy…


DSC_7734, originally uploaded by hergan family. Because the Soverel 27 was designed around the MORC rule it sits bow down in it slip and water does not drain out of the cockpit – it collects at the companion way opening.

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Back in our slip…


DSC_7733, originally uploaded by hergan family. The crew work was quick and efficient as we quickly lowered our sails once the lightning and thunder started. We started our little diesel and headed to assist the laser fleet back to the … Continue reading

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The true story…


DSC_7731, originally uploaded by hergan family. The wind sensor needs to be adjusted but the boat speed is correct.

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Light winds


DSC_7718, originally uploaded by hergan family. Mike did a good job focusing on looking for wind coming down the river.

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Thursday Night at NERYC


DSC_7716, originally uploaded by hergan family. Brenna sailed away from the fleet on the second leg of the race (A to C) until lightning and common sense force us to withdraw from the race. As you can see from the … Continue reading

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Morning Star’s crew for Ladies Race


DSC_7637, originally uploaded by hergan family. Alex, Dave, Jade, Kathryn, and skipper Anne. (not pictured – me)

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A fully functional Windex thanks to Kathryn


DSC_7624, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Kathryn removing the spider webs from the Windex


DSC_7622, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Ladies Race at NERYC in light winds


DSC_7617, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Preparing for NERYC Invitational race


DSC_7615, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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