Empty Slips

      Winter sunsets can be just as spectacular as those of summer - with less crowds.

Fun on the Hard

     Bob's favorite place on the boat is the pilothouse even when the boat is on the hard.

Traffic Jam

     What appears to be a traffic jam when viewed from the bow of Big Run is actually our view of the boatyard and the boats stored on the hard for the winter. Although this marina is well off the bay, we are outnumbered by sailboats 4 to 1. When we berthed at Swan Creek Marina it was 30 to 1, however Swan Creek was right on the bay.

Going, Going, Gone......

...goes the dinghy

Say Goodbye

What has been a thorn in our side will hopefully soon be history. We are selling the dinghy because it does not fit into our plans. We don't like the dinghy stowed with the tip-up davit system on the transom of the boat and the dinghy weighs too much to hoist it up onto the top deck and be stowed with the kayaks.

We Added Wheels

     Another boating season comes to an end. Again, we hauled at Long Cove Marina for winter storage. Long Cove Marina will also be our marina for the next boating season. The marina provides quicker access to some great gunkholes on the Chester River.

The Event

As you may be aware in our motto, we speak of every evening being an event, the sunset. This photo is of the sunset over Cacaway Island on Langford Creek. To end each day with such an spectacular display will rejuvenate anyone.

Finishing the Rails

Refinishing the toe rail on the foredeck in July made the caprails look pretty shabby. The upper photo shows the freshly prepared caprails after sanding.

A total of twenty laborious hours were spent in the preparation and finishing of the caprails, the results can be seen in the lower photo. Shiny!

Teak Deck Repairs

The seams in the teak deck were in need of repair, being that they were 25 years old, and hoping to get another 25 years out of the deck. The port side of the deck is done. This is an image of the starboard side waiting to be caulked. The blue painters tape took about 3 hours to apply, however cleanup is a breeze and the seams and teak do not need to be sanded after the tape is removed.

Ready for Sunset

Sharon has her seat reserved on the flybridge for sunset viewing at Whitehall Bay.

Holly Tree

This is a 275 year old holly tree we discovered on Wye Island when we were anchored in Dividing Creek. Note - Sharon is standing on the right side in the shade.

Dividing Creek Anchorage

View from land of Big Run anchored on Dividing Creek, Wye River

Well Deserved Rest

After being relentlessly driven by the Admiral, the Captain manages to steal five minutes of "quality" time.

Kayak Tranquility

Not to be outdone by the other kayak websites, we had to take a photo of our kayaks too.

On the hook

View of Big Run from the kayaks while anchored in Shaw Bay on the Wye River, just off Eastern Bay

Magothy River

Bob on the foredeck enjoys the evening at Eagle Cove.

Kayak Mounts

The newly installed kayak mounts on the top deck are working well.

Bow Refinishing

Here the bowsprit and toe rails are shown before applying the finish. The handrails, staunchions and pulpit were removed and refinished separately before being reinstalled. Previously, only the toe rails and hand rails were finished. We decided to finish the bowsprit also. A little elbow grease and metal polish did wonders for the staunchions and pulpit.

Chair in a Box

Good seating is always needed for the crew after a hard day. Luckily, the Captain knew how to put these chairs together

Boat Security Officer

Laying down on the job again, but we'll keep her. She's a great boat dog.

Let Them Eat Cake

Cheesecake that is - in celebration of Jesse's 21st Birthday.

The Admiral Commandeers the Helm

The crew fearing for their lives due to near perfect boating conditions planned a ill-fated mutiny and Sharon had to assume command of the vessel during a family float on the Chesapeake Bay.

He's a Natural

Grant takes the helm on the flybridge as we cruise the Bay.

Maiden Voyage

After spending the Winter on the hard, Big Run is slipped back into the water, and we head to our slip at Swan Creek Marina in Rock Hall, Maryland