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Sherry Pickett

Sherry Pickett

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Port Whitby Marina, Lake Ontario

Started sailing in 2011, have been sailing on Lake Ontario and chartering in several locations around the world. Enjoy cruising around Lake Ontario on our 2004 Beneteau 423 ⛵️😎

6,522

NM

Total Distance

196

Days

Time at Sea

QUALIFICATIONS
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Powered Vessel Operator's Permit

Ports Toronto
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Certificate of Proficiency for Navigating in Mediterranean Waters

ASA
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Basic Keelboat

US Sailing
Sherry Pickett
Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

Thursday at 11:08

Move to dock at Yacht Basin Co.

Another rainy day in Annapolis. Downpour started just after docking. Since the news yesterday that the portion of the Erie Canal we need to transit to get home to Lake Ontario will not be opening for at least 4-5 more weeks we will be staying in Annapolis for at least the next week. The canal opening was scheduled for May 16 but has been delayed due to high water levels and now structural damage and other repairs are needed to the canal (on its 200th Anniversary) Opening day celebrations and events have had to be postponed. We are looking at options for getting us and the boat home, lots of facilities and services here. As we are 11 months into our one year trip we are really looking forward to getting home asap. It’s been a great adventure but time to get back home 🏠 Considering shipping the boat on a truck and flying home. Decided to come into a marina for a few days to make it more convenient to take care of laundry etc.

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Move to dock at Yacht Basin Co.

0.2

NM

11min

Annapolis, United States

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Joanna Thompson - That’s disappointing. Looking forward to you being home though. 💕

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St. Michael’s to Annapolis

Very calm morning on the beautiful San Domingo Creek. Motored to Annapolis but had some assist from the sail very briefly. Wind was picking up a bit just as we arrived in Annapolis. Took a mooring ball in the Front Forty close to the US Naval Academy. Expecting lots of rain and wind tomorrow so will be staying here for a few days. Enjoyed a walk around town and dinner at Davis Pub with the crews of Second Star and Thaleia. Nice to see the town not in boat show mode. Looking forward to spending the day here with Suzanne & Joe (SV Patience) on Wednesday!

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St. Michael’s to Annapolis

35

NM

5h 44m

Tricfield to Annapolis, United States

Sherry Pickett

Sherry Pickett - Also May 14 -discovered we cannot tour the US Naval Academy because we are not US citizens 😠 New policy came into effect May 7/25. And then… Updated announcement from NY Canals - the portion of the Erie Canal we need to transit to get home will not be fully opened for at least 4-6 weeks due to structural damage and other repairs needed after flooding from heavy rain ☹️ This is very upsetting news, as we’re on the last stretch of this year long trip and really looking forward to getting home soon.

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Solomons to St. Michael’s San Domingo Creek

Flat calm conditions, motored all the way. Travelling with Second Star and Thaleia. Beautiful estates along the shores here. Had a lovely afternoon walk around this quaint little but busy town. Unfortunately not enough time to check out the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum but it looks like it would be a great museum to visit. Tons of restaurants, chose Foxy’s by the water with live music. Very nice calm evening on anchor. Settling in to watch the Leafs Panthers game.

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Solomons to St. Michael’s San Domingo Creek

35.2

NM

6h 13m

Drum Point to Saint Michaels, United States

Sherry Pickett
Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

8 May 2025 at 07:40

Crisfield to Solomons

Motored all day, motor sailed for a short time. Arrived at beautiful Mill Creek (Solomons) where we were invited to dock at the home of Harry & Kati, friends of Susan & David. We rafted to SV Thaleia (Eva & Tomas from Sweden 🇸🇪) and then tied up Second Star across the sterns of both boats. Enjoyed a fun evening aboard Thaleia.

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Crisfield to Solomons

41

NM

6h 47m

Crisfield to Drum Point, United States

Sherry Pickett

Sherry Pickett - It’s a rainy day in Solomons, staying cozy inside the boat after a short walk around this beautiful neighbourhood

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Sherry Pickett
Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

7 May 2025 at 07:11

Cape Charles to Somers Cove Marina

Very light winds and calm seas. Motored all day. Saw a few pods of dolphins. Unfortunately the town is pretty run down, many vacant stores. At 5:30PM couldn’t find an open store or restaurant. Seems we’re a little early in the season. Had hoped to take a ferry to nearby Tangier Island but the service doesn’t start until the end of May. Marina docks and staff are very good. Given free slices of cake from Smiths island bakery which was delicious!

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Cape Charles to Somers Cove Marina

51.2

NM

8h 10m

Cape Charles to Crisfield, United States

Sherry Pickett

Sherry Pickett

6 May 2025 at 08:08

Norfolk to Cape Charles

Easy motor sail across the bay to Cape Charles. Navigating around a lot of big commercial ships crossing the shipping channels as well as tugs and barges being towed (both in the harbor and out in the bay) and a dredger in Norfolk Harbor. Very nice little town, Main Street has lots of little shops, restaurants and two ice cream shops. Beach and pier an easy walk if end of Main Street.

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Norfolk to Cape Charles

31.8

NM

4h 55m

Norfolk to Cape Charles, United States

Sherry Pickett
Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

5 May 2025 at 08:09

Last day on the ICW

A rainy morning but mostly just cloudy today, motoring our last stretch of the ICW. A few bridges and a lock to time today. Made it through our last bridge just 10 mins before it would have been closed for two hours for rush hour. Dropped the hook at Hospital Point Anchorage, mile marker Zero to complete our ICW experience. Despite threatening looking clouds we were lucky to not have any thunderstorms today.

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Last day on the ICW

42.8

NM

8h 17m

Coinjock to Portsmouth, United States

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Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

3 May 2025 at 07:57

Alligator River to Coinjock Marina

Albemarle Sound. 10-15kts dead down wind. Eventually gave up on the Genoa Some rolly parts but overall better than expected Docked at Coinjock. Excellent Dock hands packed us in with barely 2ft between us Will take some skillful springing off Waiting on weather. Nearly finished going back up the ICW

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Alligator River to Coinjock Marina

30.3

NM

4h 55m

Pleasant Point to Coinjock, United States

Sherry Pickett
Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

2 May 2025 at 08:27

RE Mayo Seafood to Sandy Pt Anchorage, Alligator River

Gusty SW winds all day built to steady 20kts later in the day. Met a very large barge early in the day at a narrow passage between red and green markers so opted to hold position before the markers to let it pass. Unfortunately we drifted off the channel too far and got stuck in the mud. We were able to manoeuvre our way out, back into the channel shortly after the barge passed by. 😮‍💨 Sailed with Genoa downwind in the Pamlico River until Belhaven. Pretty scenery through the Alligator-Pungo Canal. Saw three deer on the canal banks. Very long day. Anchored in about 11ft of water at Sandy Pt. In 20kts SW winds. A little choppy but pretty well protected.

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RE Mayo Seafood to Sandy Pt Anchorage, Alligator River

65.8

NM

10h 5m

Hobucken Bridge to Pleasant Point, United States

Sherry Pickett
Owen Symington

Sherry Pickett & Owen Symington

1 May 2025 at 08:36

Beaufort to R.E. Mayo Seafood dock

Beautiful day on the ICW with our buddy boats. Light winds all morning, calm conditions on the Neuse River, building winds in the afternoon. Docked at RE Mayo Seafood. https://www.remayoseafoodinc.com/gallery Basic docks but only 40 cents per foot. Spending the night here with Esmeralda & Second Star. Shrimp for dinner!

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Beaufort to R.E. Mayo Seafood dock

38.8

NM

5h 56m

Beaufort to Hobucken, United States