May 7. We left Falmouth, MA after our Open House and spent the night in Cuttyhunk, only three hours away.

May 8. With the wind on our nose, LARINDA motored to Greenport, Long Island for two nights.

May 10. With the wind now behaving properly, although overcast and drizzly, we sailed to Bridgeport, CT, again for two nights.

May 12. Off to Glen Cove, Long Island, anchoring for the night.

May 13. Early start to catch the tide through Hell's Gate and the East River and arrived in Point Pleasant, NJ for supper.

May 14. Another early start to sail to Atlantic City, NJ.

May 15. Motored to Lewes, Del, arriving at dead low tide at two in the afternoon.

May 17th Arrr Mates!! Weighed anchor at 0500, Lewes, Del. for our sail to the Sassafras River about 75 nautical miles northwest via the C and D canal.

Rounding the town at the end of a quiet inlet, we spied the ship HALF MOON gently riding at anchor. Our crew rushed into action to prepare to take this ship and board her.

Ahh, what a surprised was in store for the sleeping crew of the HALF MOON. Suddenly a watch crew member of the HALF MOON shouted the alarm.

We quickly brought our first canon into position and fired. Maneuvering LARINDA around the doomed ship, a second volley of canon-fire resulted in the HALF MOON surrendering. What a time was had by all.
More events will follow.

Capt. Larry

May 16 After leaving Lewes and our encounter with the HALF MOON, (which was actually on the 16th - lose track on days while cruising) we motored north on the Delaware Bay, with the current and no wind, to catch the favorable current westward to make the passage though the C & D canal. A pretty canal and very little traffic. At the western end, we went up the scenic Sassafras River to anchor right off several marinas. Peaceful night.

May 17 Took only a few hours to motor to Havre de Grace. The NINA was tied up at the town dock where we were to go so we fired our cannons at her. She soon - 6 hours later - left.

May 18 We moved from the fuel dock to the to the town dock and cleaned ship.

May 19 thru Sunday the 21st. We stayed at Harve de Grace for their Maritime Weekend and received many visitors who toured the ship. During our stay, we received wonderful hospitality from the local people, which ranged from helping us handle lines at the dock and bringing us donuts to go with our coffee in the morning, to treating us to a venison steak dinner in one of their homes one night, to taking us to a restaurant for dinner another night.

May 22. We left for Baltimore early in the morning, arriving in the afternoon and docking near the Pride of Baltimore in the Inner Harbor. Again we were open for visitors. The folks on the Tug Baltimore, a museum now, gave us a special tour after dinner. It is neat old steam vessel, still in operation on occasion with coal used to heat the water to make steam.

May 23. We took turns visiting the city today. Some of us toured the aquarium, some walked around Fells Point area and some went to dinner in the Canton section. Interesting and fun city.

May 24. Underway to go sailing on our way to Chestertown. The winds were light, but it was a beautiful day to sail. We anchored in the Corsica River.

May 25. Motored up the Chester River to Chestertown to take part in their Tea Party weekend celebration, tied up at a marina, washed our laundry and were invited to a picnic at one of local homes.

May 26. We moved from the marina to an anchorage, just off the town dock, because it was not deep enough for us to tie up at the dock itself. Again, we were invited to a cocktail party at the Washington College pavilion on the nearby shore starting at six o'clock. Several of the local restaurants donated the food, there was on open bar and with the weather cooperating, it was a beautiful evening. A great time was had by all.

May 27 & 28. At anchor for the weekend, but, at least on Saturday there was launch service. We all visited the town, its Main Street lined with craft and food booths, watched the parade and joined in the celebration. Although it rained off and on throughout the weekend, it didn't seem to dampen anybody's enthusiasm.

May 29. Left Chestertown to go to Annapolis, arriving in the afternoon and anchoring in the designated anchorage off the Naval Academy. There was a fairly strong wind during the night and we discovered that we were dragging anchor around midnight, so we moved to a new location.

May 31. AAAR Matey.

After spending the night, May 17th, at anchor in Georgetown, MD on the Sassafras River, we sailed over to Harve de Grace, MD. Spotting the replica NINA, one of Columbus' ships, our plans for docking suddenly changed and we were soon in the throes of preparing for battle and boarding!

Our cannons were quickly loaded with black powder while the crew made preparations for boarding the unsuspecting NINA. A quick turn to port brought the LARINDA alongside and a lusty barrage of cannon fire ensued. Cheers and Yells rang out and the alarm was sounded!

Rounding up to starboard, we made another pass at the helpless NINA. After firing another broadside, the ship was ours.

Harve de Grace is a fun port and we have many friends here from our last visit during the Maritime Festival in June, 1999. This Festival is quite famous and LARINDA is proud to be asked to return each year for the festivities.

Leaving Harve de Grace on Monday, May 22nd, we sailed for Baltimore, MD. Our arrival was quiet until we spied the PRIDE of BALTIMORE. AH HA! Another to take!

Loading our cannon once more, we proceeded to fire a volley. The PRIDE is much larger than the LARINDA and since all her crew was aboard, rather than risk an all out battle, we let them think our shot was just a salute. Little did they know that soon we would rake their decks with cannon fire in Chestertown, MD. later in the week. Baltimore is a very gracious host for Tall Ships. This city knows full well what the Tall Ship image does for the economy. Once we were tied up securely to the dock, streams of visitors came to tour the LARINDA.

Our next log entry will detail LARINDA's sail to Chestertown, MD and the famous Tea Party Celebration. More cannon fire is in store!

Regards, Capt. Larry

May 30 & 31. Sailed to the Maritime Museum in St. Michaels on the eastern shore. We tied up to their dock and we were their guests for a couple of nights. For those who have not visited the Museum, it is a must to do, if you are in the area.