Tides Inn back home to Dare Marina, 5 July

We are back to our home marina after six long months to Northern Virgina working in DC. Pulled into Dare Marina this morning after a great trip from the Potomac and some great fireworks last night. We anchored at the mouth of Chisman Creek (take a look at our track data: Track) passing on the idea of watching the fireworks off Yorktown Beach. Good move as we were able to see the Yorktown fireworks from our anchor spot on the Chisman, as well as loads of private shows around the Creek and Poquoson River. Some of the best were right in front of us. The economy may be hurting, but a lot of people have money for great fireworks this summer.
Now its clean up and boat maintenance time. Waiting for the temp to drop back below 90 this evening before we hit the washup routine.
Now that we are safely home we can happily say it was an uneventful 5 day trip without any equip failures enroute. Weather was fantastic for the whole trip. Wind wasn't all that strong, but no wind is always better than wind on the nose. A great trip.
We are waiting now on news whether we will be working from home for next few months, or going to Brussels for a few months. Should find out by end of the week. Will keep the blog posted.

Return to Yorktown from Wash DC 1 July 2010

Yea, we are finally underway from Belmont Bay, Occoquan, and heading back to home base in Yorktown. Six months of work done in DC and back to sailing (I hope). Weather is just perfect. 3 days of northerly winds and blue skies. Highs in 80s and nights in 50s. Amazing for July in Chesapeake. And, a 1kt favorable current took us down the river today. Now its wine and dinner in the cockpit and a beautiful sunset. Happiness is a sailor at sea (or at least on the water in the Potomac). Check the "where's Tides Inn" as we will update our positions each day. And check out the video...  Genny's eager to get going.