Shakedown Cruise- Part Two

Can anyone name this bridge?

You all think we're having fun, but the work on the boat never ends!

Ruefus getting his exercise, and some much needed protection from the sun.

Down wind sailing is always the best!

Shakedown Cruise- One Way

After leaving Greenpoint Marina, we spent two nights on the West River, just south of Annapolis. Third night out was in Mill Creek, which is on the Patuxent River. We are coordinating ways to manage Ruefus on the boat- he has a turf mat to relieve himself and we are getting better at transporting him from the boat to the dingy and back. All the systems are working good on Trilogy. After leaving Mill Creek, we rounded up into the Potomac- 90 miles in 3 days, fighting the currents and all the debris- driftwood from above normal water levels- dodging it constantly all day; kind of nerve-wracking. Anchored at Cobb Island and Mattawoman Creek on our way up the Potomac. Past Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, and other historical places along the way. Made it to Washington D.C. today before noon. Anchored in the Washington Channel just 5 blocks south of the National Mall, where we took some of our posted pictures. Also pictured, Leiby and Ruefus with Trilogy anchored in the background, and Ruefus in his wheelchair. The local marina loaned us a cart so we could tote Ruefus around the city!

Leaving Greenpoint

We are about to set out on a two week shakedown cruise on the Chesapeake to get all the kinks out and avoid any surprises in the ocean, We will go south in the bay and possibly shoot up the Potomac to visit Obama.

    Darlene and I would like to thank Ray and Jordan Clark of Green Point Landing Marina for the many years of excellent service Trilogy has received here, What a great place.

Getting Ready

Spending the weekend painting the bottom and polishing the boat; launched on Monday morning. Ruefus likes to swim more than he likes to walk!