"O'er the glad waters of the dark blue sea,
Our thoughts as boundless, and our souls as free,
Far as the breeze can bear, the billows foam,
Survey our empire, and behold our home!" —Lord Byron, Corsair
After last year's brutal winter, this past season has been quite mild and enjoyable. I've taken advantage of the difference by regularly getting out on the water. On the days when I couldn't leave the slip I've explored the Old Town of Manteo, NC and relaxed in the comfortable Waterfront Marina.
Christmas Day was particularly nice with temps in the 60s and a nice breeze for sailing.
After the holidays, work picked up significantly and we did have a little bit of bad weather (Snowzilla). Even so, I had fun single-handing Roanoke Sound in mid-January.
In February the kids and I enjoyed another day on the water.
As of now the plan is to return to the Upper Chesapeake Bay in late April or early May.
