Gryphon IV Ship's Log - 2012 Season
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Tracks may be viewed using Google Earth; The Google Earth (GE) *.kmz track path files were created by transferring (Garmin) GPS tracks to Maptech Offshore Navigator (5.08), exporting the corresponding *.rtf file, and using GPSbabel 2.20.1) to convert the *.rtf to a *.kml. Since the data are read as waypoints, the GPSbabel option of transforming the data to tracks is selected . After loading the resulting *.kml file to GE, the path component alone is saved to a *.kmz file.
01/07/2012 - 01/14/2012
Unlike last year, this Winter has been very mild; so far. OTOH, 2011 was very long year; dealing with aging parents and a corporate takeover. To revive from the holidays, Sheila, Chris and I winged our way South the the British Virgin Islands. Here is the link to BVI 2012.
04/27/2012
Sunny, 50F. LAUNCH DAY! Gryphon temporarily at the dock at Stanley's Boatyard.
04/29/2012
Sunny, 55F. Wind 15-25 knots. Shakedown cruise down the river with Sheila and Sherry. With the wind up, it was pretty chilly indeed. Just east of Flasher 1, I decided to look in the engine room. Imagine my surprise to see a small but steady stream of water running under the bilge drain hoses under the engine. Given that the cutless bearing had been replaced over the Winter, I had my suspicions. We turned the boat around, and cleaned out the lazarette. Removal of the access panel revealed that the stuffing box nut and retaining nut had backed off and were spinning on the shaft! Perhaps a quart of of sea water per minute coming in with the shaft turning; not much in neutral? The bilge pump easily kept up with this nuisance. Back at the dock, it was a simple matter of hand tightening the nut and retainer on the stuffing box. No drips, and a call to the boatyard in the AM! Track
05/05_06/2012
Cloudy, 60F. Sheila and I went down for the 105'th opening of the BYC. Gryphon brought over from Stanley's to the BYC dock; dressed ship for the occasion. Sheila constructed two of her excellent cheese strada; placed in the icebox. We were staying on the boat overnight; great party but we were pretty cold aboard overnight! Next AM, off to breakfast at Sunnyside in Warren (running into Gene, Pauline, John and grandson Matt). Sheila and Rochelle were hosting a brunch for the BYC Women Teaching Women sail training program; 35 participants expected. After helping bring some of the makings up to the club, puttered around the boat for a while, then headed down river and up the Bay to Conimicut Light. Pretty chilly, no wind. This second shakedown cruise went off without a hitch. Gryphon now on her seasonal mooring. Enjoyed a libation at the club waiting for the WTW brunch to conclude. Late lunch at Blount's! Track
05/12/2012
Sunny, 70F. Wind 5 -10; gusts to 22. Mom joined Sheila and I for an afternoon jaunt in Narragansett Bay. Nice trip down the bay to Bristol. Westerly picked up for a sail in and out of Bristol Harbor. Pleasant tour around Hog Island; close hauled around the light and out into and back up the bay. Closed the afternoon with a fantastic Mother's Day dinner at Traf Ford on the water in Warren! Seared Sea Scallops, and Cod Pan Roast. Really good. Track
05/13/2012
Sunny, 75F. Wind 10-15. Quick trip downriver to check motor operation after re-sealing several fittings and bleeding system. All OK, so far. Track
05/19/2012
Sunny, 72F. Wind 5-10. Sheila and I took advantage of the nice weather for an afternoon sail over to Potter's Cove. Picked up a mooring for a respite. Once back, Christopher drove down to join us for dinner at Traf Ford in Warren. Track
05/20/2012 [aboard Sou'Wester]
Sunny, 74F. Wind 5-10 knots. Jean invited me once again to help the BYC Race Committee with the Pret Gladding race; around Prudence Island. This year, 14 boats participated including some from Bristol and Newport. Jean was race PRO; also helping were Teresa, Carol, Sam (in Retriever) and John. The start is near the Ohio Ledge nav aid. After a 30 minute delay, race on! Once the boats were all started, we enjoyed a sunny afternoon on the bay. For the first time in three years, they had a winner, Curlew, a vintage Pearson! Winds were light but favorable, great sun, fine company and tasty lunch to boot. What's not to like! Already looking forward to next year. <no track>
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