Ooooh! I am very jealous! 'Resilient' is such a beautiful boat! Sounds like you had a fantastic trip both southbound and northbound. The Chesapeake is where I learned sailing, in the Sea Scouts in the late '60s. Before coming up on that Cherubini 48 in July, the last time I sailed on the Chesapeake was in '91! Brings back memories! From '75 to '85 I sailed on schooners & square riggers, sometimes joining others in various 'tall ships' events and gatherings. I used to know many of them but the 2 in your sunset photo has me puzzled. The double topsail schooner? I didn't know there were any around, and I didn't recognise the 3 mast schooner with the scandalised yard. Who are they? (and by the way, 'Frances' is the female form, 'Francis' is the male form: Francis Scott Key). The last time I sailed under the F.S.Key bridge was in '91!...p.s. I just remembered, I came up the Bay, Portsmouth (coming from Indiantown, Fla.)-Essex (north of Baltimore) on a Catalina 36 in 2022!
That three-master is schoolship Denis (I can't remember) and docked outside her is SULTANA based in Chestertown, also a non-profit educational foundation you can take a look at her online. She pulled down her mainsail during the race and came in 12 hours after us. Not sure what the details of that are, it was the captain's call. WE beat 65' NORTHWIND and they were none too happy. LOL. It was great. J
Bob you are the best. Oooooooh!! It was a blast. Honestly the logistics of getting RESILIENT even remotely race-ready were damn near insurmountable but I just really wanted to do it! I may never again and can TOTALLY understand why you would save all the memories from the PRIDE. She's just so kick-ass. So memorable. I'll look up your email so we're connected outside the 'stack and will send you some photos if you're interested let me know. Must have been a blast, especially at that time.
And Sea Scouts, eh? That's how you fell in love with the water?!! Lifelong. We probably passed each other under the FSKBridge in 22! (Francis) How fun would that be! x
Love reading your adventures. Only the truly bold are willing to pay the price of chasing their dreams. Thank you for letting us tag along. The texture of your writing expresses your feelings in a way that allows us to ride your emotional waves. Sail on and continue to take us with you.
Ken this made my day, honestly. As you know, the process of describing something and having someone really get it is a writer's reward. You're the best, and I'm not quitting anytime soon so glad you're aboard.
Phew! That sounds like quite a ride. I, too, am a seasick sailor (or was). Surfing can be a catalyst, but worse, for me, is a slow rolling swell. Blerg! 🤢
So glad you and Steve gave yourselves permission to take up this challenge. You may have needed a day or more to recover, but there's no substitute for how it can recharge the motivation. XX
Ah, Elizabeth, you are one of me, now it's absolutely certain! It was a great choice for us and I appreciate your understanding of this lifestyle and the choices we are making. Meanwhile, fall has blown onto the Eastern Shore! Leaves everywhere! Love that aromatherapy. ~J
Happy you sailed! Chesapeake has seldom been kind to us on our transits. At least, one day of each passage would be an exhausting slog in the waves too big for the bay :-)
She can kick up some weather, can't she? It's a 150-mile fetch with obstacles galore, both moving and stationary and just under the surface! ...And those Europeans who settled in Baltimore thought they were sheltered! LOL. Well, sometimes.... thanks Egor. ~J
Miss Tania you brought a smile and a deep sort of chuckle with this-- both are so much appreciated. Sometimes we simply don't know exactly what comes next, do we? I so love having you being aboard! ~J
Fun race on resilient!
Ooooh! I am very jealous! 'Resilient' is such a beautiful boat! Sounds like you had a fantastic trip both southbound and northbound. The Chesapeake is where I learned sailing, in the Sea Scouts in the late '60s. Before coming up on that Cherubini 48 in July, the last time I sailed on the Chesapeake was in '91! Brings back memories! From '75 to '85 I sailed on schooners & square riggers, sometimes joining others in various 'tall ships' events and gatherings. I used to know many of them but the 2 in your sunset photo has me puzzled. The double topsail schooner? I didn't know there were any around, and I didn't recognise the 3 mast schooner with the scandalised yard. Who are they? (and by the way, 'Frances' is the female form, 'Francis' is the male form: Francis Scott Key). The last time I sailed under the F.S.Key bridge was in '91!...p.s. I just remembered, I came up the Bay, Portsmouth (coming from Indiantown, Fla.)-Essex (north of Baltimore) on a Catalina 36 in 2022!
That three-master is schoolship Denis (I can't remember) and docked outside her is SULTANA based in Chestertown, also a non-profit educational foundation you can take a look at her online. She pulled down her mainsail during the race and came in 12 hours after us. Not sure what the details of that are, it was the captain's call. WE beat 65' NORTHWIND and they were none too happy. LOL. It was great. J
Denis Sullivan-- great history
Bob you are the best. Oooooooh!! It was a blast. Honestly the logistics of getting RESILIENT even remotely race-ready were damn near insurmountable but I just really wanted to do it! I may never again and can TOTALLY understand why you would save all the memories from the PRIDE. She's just so kick-ass. So memorable. I'll look up your email so we're connected outside the 'stack and will send you some photos if you're interested let me know. Must have been a blast, especially at that time.
And Sea Scouts, eh? That's how you fell in love with the water?!! Lifelong. We probably passed each other under the FSKBridge in 22! (Francis) How fun would that be! x
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analyzing the vessels you referred to--
Memories of the Round Long Island Race. Every race a story...
Every launch is a story-- after all, water is a mostly a powerful, essential mystery....
Love reading your adventures. Only the truly bold are willing to pay the price of chasing their dreams. Thank you for letting us tag along. The texture of your writing expresses your feelings in a way that allows us to ride your emotional waves. Sail on and continue to take us with you.
K
Ken this made my day, honestly. As you know, the process of describing something and having someone really get it is a writer's reward. You're the best, and I'm not quitting anytime soon so glad you're aboard.
J
Phew! That sounds like quite a ride. I, too, am a seasick sailor (or was). Surfing can be a catalyst, but worse, for me, is a slow rolling swell. Blerg! 🤢
So glad you and Steve gave yourselves permission to take up this challenge. You may have needed a day or more to recover, but there's no substitute for how it can recharge the motivation. XX
Ah, Elizabeth, you are one of me, now it's absolutely certain! It was a great choice for us and I appreciate your understanding of this lifestyle and the choices we are making. Meanwhile, fall has blown onto the Eastern Shore! Leaves everywhere! Love that aromatherapy. ~J
Loved what Tania said, have to agree with her too. Great story and pics.
Thank you for all your support, Miss Leeann! Those ships are a photogenic bunch. Hope I captured both the dark and the light! ~J
Happy you sailed! Chesapeake has seldom been kind to us on our transits. At least, one day of each passage would be an exhausting slog in the waves too big for the bay :-)
She can kick up some weather, can't she? It's a 150-mile fetch with obstacles galore, both moving and stationary and just under the surface! ...And those Europeans who settled in Baltimore thought they were sheltered! LOL. Well, sometimes.... thanks Egor. ~J
You, Janice, are both steadfast and resilient.
Miss Tania you brought a smile and a deep sort of chuckle with this-- both are so much appreciated. Sometimes we simply don't know exactly what comes next, do we? I so love having you being aboard! ~J