Sail plan: New Year’s Eve 2011-2012

Plan:

We leave Friday, as early as possible.  I’ll try to get things together tomorrow as much as I can,  so we’re ready to go.  I see us leaving no later than 1pm, but earlier is better. Weather throughout (Thu thru Sun) seems to be mild: highs in the 50s, Lows above freezing, winds below 15 kts.  With low winds and decend days, I’m for sailing to St. Michaels as in past years. We can anchor out at the Wye River (very close to St. Michaels) Friday night to have a night in the “wilderness”.

Thursday/Thu. Night: Looks like the chilliest  and (at night) the wndiest of days. Temperature in the high 40s (mid-30s at night).  Y’all are welcome (encouraged!) to come on Thursday, get settled in, stowe everything, get used to things, and get ready for Friday. We plan on going to the German restaurant next door for dinner and drinks, then sleep and get ready to leave on Friday.

Friday/Fri. Night: Forecast to be warm (highs in the 50s) and nearly windless (5-10Kts out of the S will put us in a reach). Plan is to motor/sail to the Wye river, about 6 hours underway if we maintain speed by motor-sailing.  Cook and eat/drink aboard on Friday night.  Winds may pick up Friday night (forecast to peak at 15kts) but we should be at a protected anchorage.

Saturday/Saturday night: Forecast highs near 50, NW winds 5-10kts. Plan to motor (not far enough to sail) to St. Michaels. About 2 hours underway. General debauchery ensues.  We can take the dingy to shore, or we can leave the dingy home (will speed us up along the way) and try to dock alongside the museum.

Sunday: Forecast for SW winds 5-10 Kts will put us in broad reach or a run to cross the bay.  S winds will also bring mild temps with highs in mid-50s. Plan on again about 6 hours underway to get back home.<

Overall, based on wind speed, direction, and expected point of sail, I do not expect anything more than a booze cruise.

To Do:

• Get Diesel
• Get Gasoline (For generator)
• Splash dinghy
• laundry
• clean boat

Shopping/Food

• Sandwiches/lunch: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • bread
  • cold cuts
  • cheese
  • tomato
  • veg
• Snacks
  • Chips
  • pita bread
  • Salsa
  • hummus
  • Nuts
  • cheese
  • Cookies
  • clementines and other fruits
  • Pop Corn (already have)
• Dinner: Friday, Saturday
  • Salmon or shrimp (Friday)
  • Rice or Vegetables
  • Stew? (Saturday)
  • Hoppin’ John  (Saturday night/Sunday noo)
• Breakfast (Saturday, Sunday)
  • Cereal
  • Milk
  • Eggs/bacon?
  • oatmeal and maple syrup (already have)
• Drinks
  • Beer: some still in Keg, need extra (cans)
  • rum: already have
  • Crown Royal (add)
  • Bourbon (add)
  • hot chocolate (have mix; need more milk)
    • have godiva liquor
  • Spiced cider (need cider)
    • Have rum
  • tonic, mixers (add)
  • Tea (add)
  • Coffee (add)

Weather info

at ANZ532: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=ANZ532

at St. Michaels:http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Saint+Michaels&state=MD&site=PHI&textField1=38.7884&textField2=-76.2222&e=0

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