The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race

Greetings!

Location: Hampton, VA  - When And If is currently docked at Bluewater Yachting Center making plans to head south.

Weather: Mid 70's and mostly sunny. -thank goodness- Last week was in the 40s and rainy!  definitely time to head south

Update: When And If just competed in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. A 130 mile race benefiting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. "Racing to save the Bay" is the motto. The race starts in Baltimore, MD and ends in Portsmouth, VA. 

It is a complete blast. Run almost completely by volunteers, the race really exemplifies Schooner Camaraderie among owners, captains, crews and all participants. 

There were 53 schooners racing this year.  When And If came in 5th place out of 13 boats in her class. Not too shabby for a 70-year-old lady...

The pre and post race events are worth checking out even if you don't have a Schooner to race on. There are free concerts, open boats, and a huge Pig-and-Oyster-Roast. 

check it out for next year www.schoonerrace.org

Here's a peak in to what's ahead for When And If... 

 next move: Depart Hampton, Va for Charleston, SC 

                      Exact departure date unknown. Possibly this week

 Eventually make it to Ft. Lauderdale for a quick haul and some paint

Spend the months of December-January in Key West, Fl

And February-March in the Bahamas. It's going to be tough on a boat with 9ft of draft, but it sure beats being cold!

Ships News: I know this is kind of old news but I have not posted it on the blog yet... CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. and Mrs. Hattingh!! We were married on September 19th at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven

I'm sure there was more and I will post it when it comes to me. 

Until then, for more information on classic sailing aboard the Schooner When And If visit our website at www.schoonerwhenandif.com or find us on facebook - I'll figure out how to do a direct link one of these days. :)

Cheers!