We left Newport to see new places. We first went to Wickford, RI and then to Cuttyhunk Island, MA…

We took one more day trip to NYC from Port Washington, before sailing Long Island Sound and eventually reaching Newport. Memorable moments included spotting dolphins, indulging in pastries from Aldo’s, and enjoying a historical tour of Newport, capped with delectable Connecticut lobster rolls.

After the anchorage at the Statue of Liberty, we got to travel up the East River to Long Island Sound. We’ve been spending the past few nights in Port Washington, an easy train trip into NYC…

We traveled down Delaware Bay and anchored for the journey north past New Jersey to New York harbor where we were treated to a 2-million-dollar view…

Anne returned to Tilia, and we had some good times with friends we’ve made while sailing. Then we headed to north to the very top of the Chesapeake to leave via the C&D canal…

We have arrived in Annapolis, a place that could be called the sailing capital of the US. Tilia will be here for a few weeks…

We’ve spent the last seven days exploring some of the quaint towns and wildness on the Eastern Chesapeake. There’s so much to see and do…

We spent multiple days near Solomons Island on the Patuxent River, allowing us to meet new friends, work on projects, explore some local scenery, and play in the water…

It’s been fun to have the space and wind to play with our sails. We are refining our understanding of the best sail plans in various wind conditions.

We traveled from Elizabeth City, NC to Chesapeake, VA through the Great Dismal Swamp, experiencing historical sites, locks, and friendly staff…