Summer 2001 -- Page 3

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We caught up with one of Blaine's friends from his high school years, Michele Killian.  Here's a picture of Michele and her husband, Eric, aboard 'Charbonneau.'

Blaine's high school home economics class is paying off aboard 'Charbonneau'.  Blaine and Janet re-stitch the Genoa while in port. (7/15/01)

Wayne, Amy, & Ryan Goodman join us for a visit aboard 'Charbonneau'. (7/14/01) 

While visiting our friends, Stuart and Cindy Williams, we found a new marina that we'll come back to again and again.  Southhall Landing Marina at Salt Ponds is worth a visit.  Inexpensive with more than the normal amenities. (7/17/01)

We were delayed in Norfolk while waiting for a weather window to sail to Block Island -- Just our luck there was a Reggae Festival at the nearby Towne Point Park!  (7/21/01)

Aaron poses for a picture while standing watch on his first offshore trip (Norfolk-Block Island) (7/23/01)

Blaine threw out a line looking for lunch and pulled in this small Mahi-Mahi.  We caught it around 10:30 and were having grilled Mahi for lunch by noon! (7/23/01)

After motoring almost 57 hours across a calm sea, we were greeted by dense fog as we approached Block Island.  Can you see Block Island in this picture?  It's out there and very close!  The fog made for an exciting entrance.  (7/24/010

A few shots from Block Island.  The first is of Boat Basin Marina.  The second and third are sunset shots with the Coast Guard Station in the background. 

Not all of our time in Block Island was with calm weather and lovely sunsets.  Here we are taking the dogs to shore in strong winds and a choppy harbor.  Good thing the dogs don't care much about fashion! (7/25/01)

Two of Rhode Island's light houses that we passed on our way from Block Island to Newport.   Point Judith Light is on the left.  Rose Island Light on the right.  (7/27/01)

Some more friends, Patrick and Mary Ann Tormey,  join us in Newport for a fun day of sailing.  The day and their visit were absolutely perfect! (7/28/01)