NEWPORT HARBOR

With iffy weather in the forecast, we decided to spend several nights up the coast rather than make the trip to Santa Catalina. The anchorage is east of Lido Isle and we had it to ourselves. During the days we explored the Back Bay and dinghyed to the Fun Zone to take some nice long walks. The first day we made it to The Wedge, the next day to the Newport Pier. I had forgotten  how much beach and sand they have there. Except for the summer traffic, that peninsula is a very cool place.

At anchor with Fashion Island in the background.

Our welcoming committee on the way home. They're pretty excited to see us.

The only problem with anchoring in Newport is the cleanup. It's the stickiest mud you'll ever see. Not in the picture is 40 feet of muddy chain. 

B-DOUBLE-E-DOUBLE-R-U-N

NOTICE TO ALL CREW MEMBERS, DO YOUR PART DURING THE CURRENT WATER CRISIS.

ST. CLEMENT'S SILENT AUCTION WINNERS

For the past several years we've been offering to St. Clement's Church and the SC Rotary Club a "Champagne Sunset Cruise" as an auction item for their fundraisers. It has raised a lot of money for our church and Rotary Club. We went out yesterday and it was quite a treat, a beautiful sunset with winds gradually building to the 20-22 knot range. Very unexpected but everyone had a ball.

 

THE NESPORADO FISH OF THE DAY

GET READY FOR A GREAT WEEKEND

If today is any indication, this weekend will be spectacular. "And they're real!" (Seinfeld humor). The Admiral and I had a beautiful and mellow afternoon on the water. Sunny skies, light air, zero chop and plenty of tai chi breathing. Have a fantastic weekend.

ROTARIANS TAKE TO THE SEA

One of the capts resolutions this year is to take as many SC Rotarians sailing after our weekly Wednesday meetings. Today Klaus and Fred experienced consistent 15+ knot winds combined with a substantial westerly wind chop. We had quite a ride and everyone enjoyed the afternoon.

A PRE-EASTER SAIL

The conditions were perfect for a lazy day on the water, a gentle breeze and plenty of sunshine. Matt and Laura joined us as we reminisced our climbing adventure of Mt.Whitney and all the training hikes that proceeded it. The conversation was lively and there were plenty of laughs. In a more solemn moment, Laura honored her parents and good friend by casting three roses upon the ocean in their memory while the Marine Corp Hymn was strummed on the ukelele. Rest in peace my friends.

  

TAKE 5 AND WATCH THIS. ALL WATERMEN WILL ENJOY.

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SC ROTARY SAILING TEAM

Six Rotarians took to the sea today and within minutes spotted a whale. A gentle 10 knot breeze and plenty of sunshine made for a very good afternoon. "Thar she blows!"