Sailing to Oxford for 150th
  • Hey People,

    Edmee S. is planning to sail from St. Michaels to Oxford in honor of the 150th year of log canoe racing. 150 years ago no one was towing around in relative comfort and no one was trailering to a convenient boat ramp - they were real sailors who bucked up, put up a sail, and delivered the boat. Okay, they may have had less sail area, but when was the last time you sailed a canoe in the Bay proper?

    Here's the plan: Thursday, August 6th, 10:30am...
    We will start at Green "1" at the mouth of the Miles River (Deep Water Point)
    Once the canoe is south of Green "1" entrance to Knapps Narrows, you can drop sails and tow through.
    Once East of Green "5" on the Choptank side of the narrows, you must start sailing again.
    Finish will be R"2" off the Tred Avon Yacht Club.

    Rain day is Friday, August 7th, 10:30am.

    We're planning to bring two chase boats and several extra crew. We're also going to try to bring some photographers from local news groups. Sailing through Knapps Narrows is not allowed (bridge tender would get mad). If you can't convince your skipper to sail around, come with us! We'll gladly accept any real sailors in need of an adventure.

    Could be stupid, could be fun - most likely both. First one there gets bragging rights for the next 150 years.

    ThePreacher
  • MuscleMuscle July 2009
    Wow,
    What a fantastic idea, I wish I could come down sounds like great trip.
    Enjoy the sail!
     
  • Thanks! Too bad we're going to miss you for the sail.

    We might try to deliver some watermelons to the TAYC during our trip (just to pretend like we're an old working canoe).
  • JohnJohn July 2009
    I can post that on the main blog if you would like?
  • Sure!
  • MuscleMuscle July 2009
    Well,
    I think I may be able to make it if you need extra crew.
  • That would be great! I'm sure we could use a few more seizable board buys. I'll get in touch with you as we get closer.

    FYI, the distance appears to be about 29 miles. I suspect that will take about 6 hours, unless we get some favorable winds.
  • MuscleMuscle July 2009
    Preacher,
    Your main tender has my info. If you need it.
    Cheers,
    Muscle
  • ThePreacherThePreacher August 2009
    Excellent. I did talk to Chris and we can definitely use the help. I'll give you a call.
  • JohnJohn August 2009
    Should be a hoot!
     
    I want this cell phone for the trip...
  • ThePreacherThePreacher August 2009
    Good stuff! I could see that working well at football games too.
  • MuscleMuscle August 2009
    I am in town, so give a ring.
    If not what time and where should I meet up with you?
  • ThePreacherThePreacher August 2009
    Thanks for all your help on Thursday for the sail around to Oxford. It was a great success! Let me know if you want a commemorative t-shirt.

    ThePreacher