So the next challenge awaits starting tomorrow when we will be thrust into a floating classroom environment for the following eight days as we become crew aboard Celestial, a 44 foot version of our 35 foot Winspell. There will be five students and one captain who will teach us how to sail on the open ocean and at night for extended periods of time. Donna and I have been studying navigation to knots for the past two days in preparation.

We have spent last week exploring the northern Chesapeake Bay which is almost fresh water and we had some good swims without jellyfish. We saw the Tall Ships depart Baltimore as well as several naval vessels including Canadians. It was good to see a Canadian flag other than our own.

It will be a while till our next blog as we circumnavigate the Delmarva Penninsula aboard Celestial. If you want more information, goggle The Maryland School of Seamanship-Delmarva cruise.

Until next time!

Donna and Walter

HMCS Iroquois leaving Baltimore harbour. Walt did dental exams on this relic in the early 80's

Equadorian Tall Ship

Crusty old Bay waterman, early morning, maybe that explains his crustiness-or maybe it was the lack of crabs...

Early morning coffee-Ahhh

10 knots of wind and 5.5 knots of boat speed-not bad

Check out the sail trim!!

18th century tea container with lock and decorated with paper scrap  swirls - an art form called "quilling".

The Harmon tobacco plantation main house where the "quilling" was on display.

From our anchorage at Worton Creek