Wednesday, February 7, 2024

hurry up and wait


Bone chilling morning rigging Spartina.  Dark cold and windy.  Why was I the only one at the ramp?


Had the boat loaded and in the water at 8:00. 


Dropping off the truck and trailer at friend Pete’s house I received a call from  state natural resources officer.  She politely but firmly suggested I get back to the ramp and get off the dock asap.  For the record, I wasn’t blocking a ramp, I had motored Spartina around to the non-ramp side.  But yeah, there is a time limit on the docks.  



Now anchored about a half mile down Wappoo Creek, waiting out the tide at Elliott Cut.  Should be sailing a little after noon.  
 

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3 comments:

  1. Shawn StanleyFebruary 7, 2024 at 10:20 PM

    Hi Steve...Random comment while you are heading south and we are freezing in the Chesapeake. The full spread photo of Spartina in SAIL magazine this month is totally awesome!

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  2. BobFebruary 8, 2024 at 8:04 AM

    Did you have your phone number on the boat or did the officer obtain it from the registration?

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  3. William MuirheadFebruary 9, 2024 at 7:47 AM

    The DNR call seems unreasonable - mid week in February - not a lot of boat traffic.
    Yes - seeing your pic in Sail and with an article by Web - definite highlights!

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