Charleston to Newport

We departed Charleston, SC early on Wednesday, April 21st after convincing our friend Phil Rose to step aboard. The three of us covered 619nm over 4 1/2 days, a slower trip than hoped due to lighter winds than expected. We sailed into Narragansett Bay late on Sunday, April 25th wet, cold and very thirsty.

Overall it was a fun passage, thanks to Phil, that included several sail changes and exciting sea life sightings; sea turtles, several pods of dolphins, and whales including what may have been the largest whale I have ever seen. We were also visited by feathered friends on three separate occasions seeking respite and a free ride closer to shore. For me the trip highlight occurred while we were all sitting on deck a good distance offshore at 1342hrs on Friday. A fighter jet flew down close to buzz us and tilted its wing in a "hello" gesture. It was an incredibly exhilarating experience!

S/V Event Horizon Position Update

4/26/2010 @ 12:00 AM(UTC)
41°14.59'N 071°26.36'W
Course 007T Speed 7.3kts
Wind 102T @ 13.9kts

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S/V Event Horizon Position Update

4/25/2010 @ 12:00 PM(UTC)
39°53.91'N 072°17.52'W
Course 053T Speed 8.5kts
Wind 157T @ 20.4kts

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S/V Event Horizon Position Update

4/24/2010 @ 12:00 PM(UTC)
38°09.61'N 074°07.20'W
Course 030T Speed 6.0kts
Wind 001T @ 8.6kts

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S/V Event Horizon Position Update

4/23/2010 @ 12:00 PM(UTC)
35°55.51'N 075°13.62'W
Course 007T Speed 7.7kts
Wind 256T @ 18.9kts

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S/V Event Horizon Position Update

4/22/2010 @ 12:00 PM(UTC)
33°54.78'N 077°12.24'W
Course 059T Speed 6.2kts
Wind 300T @ 11.6kts

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S/V Event Horizon Position Update

4/22/2010 @ 12:00 AM(UTC)
33°08.85'N 078°36.06'W
Course 066T Speed 5.1kts
Wind 256T @ 13.4kts

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Newport Bound

My good captain has just informed me that our already-too-short 1-month stay in Charleston is to be further reduced, immediately. A good weather window for sailing home to Rhode Island has presented itself on the GRIB files so we will make final preparations to leave early in the morning.

The faster I shop for provisions and prepare meals for our offshore journey, the longer my last evening of fun in the great city of Charleston...

Charleston Spring

The days are flying by as we take-in a variety of Charleston's restaurants, attractions and nightlife. No wonder this city makes so many best-of lists and that its tourism continues to grow, especially among traveling boaters.

Spring is an especially beautiful time to be in Charleston. We arrived to blooming azaleas, budding trees and thick pollen. Now three weeks later the colors are intense and the trees lush.