We had a great boost from the Gulf Stream, at times doing over 10 knots over the ground, enjoying fairly flat seas and SW wind between 11 and 20 knots. In the end, we reached the GS with just enough time to cross it before the N-NE winds kicked in after the forecasted cold front passed. We are now on course for the Chesapeake but it will be a bumpy ride for the next 8+ hours until we pass the bridge-tunnel…. winds are forecast to gust up to 30 knots so both sails are doubly reefed.
We may not stop in Little Creek, depending on how we feel at the time and whether or not the US CBP will clear us back into the country without having to see us or the boat. We may proceed directly up the bay to Worton Creek.
6 Comments
Cliff
Great news! Have been watching your progress — so glad you were able to pick up some speed. Sorry we were not aboard to help pass those long days! Welcome back to the East Coast! Cheers!
Jenny Douse
‘Glad you have arrived at The East Coast safely. It sounds like a good sail back eventually. I am sailing from Southampton to Brighton next week. It’s a bit of the South Coast that I haven’t sailed before so I am joining the dots.
William
I see the Delorme recorded a speed of 12 knots while you were in the gulf stream! Must have been fun passing the Bay Bridge Tunnel at midnight – bet you weren’t asleep! Great to see you back in the Chesapeake.
William
OK – it was 12mph!
Jonathan
….aaaand welcome back to Maryland!. Well sailed…..and enjoy some rest in A’polis.
Cliff
We see you overnighting just off ego alley — congratulations! Well done!