Memorial Day Weekend

After completing a number of projects it was time to see how everything performed. Highwind and we decided to take a small trip -- just a over night -- to remind ourselves how to boat and test all that we've worked on this Spring. We took a 3 hour ride just around a point to get to Magothy River and anchored by Dobbins Island. We would have left Saturday to enjoy the 3 day weekend, but it was crazy windy. The concession was to just do Sunday and Monday.

Among the list of things Russ changed so far this Spring was new fuel lines. Those are doing quite well -- no leaks and no issues. The other was a new alternator. Jury is still out on that one. When we got up to speed it squealed when under load. It was unclear if that was due to belts or the alternator itself, so Russ turned it off. Given we just left the dock we had plenty of power, so generating some isn't really needed.

There's a tiny beach on the island, and it's stuffed
with people.

The anchorage was packed, but only during the day. Most folks left around 6 pm. Clearly Memorial Day weekend is more about having fun than, you know, memorializing.

PS. Both David and Russ are still working on the new alternators. Both are still squealing when loaded. It's sunny so we don't need the power, and we're just heading right back to the marina. This means a bit more work ahead.

At least we got to give her a trial.

PPS. (June 6 update) After some soul searching Russ and I just aren't into the boating thing this year. Firstly, the weather's been abysmal. This had impacted most all the places we want to go and how we get there. As I type this every lock system headed north is closed due to high water. Secondly, I'd like to spend more time in San Francisco. We didn't get a lot once we bought the condo there. It's probably why I lack enthusiasm this year. All of which is a pity given the work we put into the boat for this season. Hopefully after taking a year off we'll be more "rearing to go" next year.