Sailing My Cape Dory 28 Sailboat to a Wedding at the Annapolis Yacht Club

High Seas, High Wind, Crab Pot in My Prop!

Embark on a thrilling 2-day summer adventure on the Chesapeake Bay aboard my 1981 Cape Dory 28 sailboat, "Kukai," as we journey from Deale Maryland to Annapolis Maryland and back.

Day 1 (25nm) : The trip kicks off with a struggle against 20-knot headwinds and 3-foot seas, turning our voyage into an 8-hour tacking marathon. Amidst this chaos, a moment of inattention leads to an unexpected encounter with a crab pot - oops. This required a 6:30 AM swim in the Chesapeake, as well as questionable use of a kitchen knife. But conditions ease and we make it to our destination relatively unscathed.

Day 2 (18nm): Smooth sailing despite some morning-after wedding penance. Our return leg is a stark contrast, as we sail home with the support of a friendly wind and a confident sun, making for a serene conclusion to our voyage.

Gear:
Shoes by Floafers
DJI Action 4
Sony A7IV
Sony FE 20mm 1.8 G
Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8