I have been offered a relocation to Reston, VA and am trying to decide on the move. I've already checked the archives and found some links for marina information but need to determine if my H26 will do well on the Chesapeake. Do I need to factor in getting a bigger boat along with everything else? Obviously, sailing on the bay will be different than lake sailing here in OK. That's a big plus for this move, but the considerably higher cost of living is going to hurt especially if I have to buy that bigger boat. Thanks, Jim Covey s/v Wampeter Tulsa,OK
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Live next door to Reston
Jim, I live next door to Reston and own a H260 which I sail on the Bay. We keep the boat at a park, which is gated and guarded only 10 minutes from the house and cost only $30 a month for storage. We have been sailing on the bay first with a Capri 14.2 then a H19 and finally a H260, second season. The 260 handles the bay very well and there are plenty of places to overnight and enjoy life. The best place to launch from is Sandy Point State Park which is just north of Annapolis. My email is seamans@ayesail.net (home) seamans@nlm.nih.gov (work) Send me a email and we can trade phone number and talk more. Jim S/V Java
Jim, I live next door to Reston and own a H260 which I sail on the Bay. We keep the boat at a park, which is gated and guarded only 10 minutes from the house and cost only $30 a month for storage. We have been sailing on the bay first with a Capri 14.2 then a H19 and finally a H260, second season. The 260 handles the bay very well and there are plenty of places to overnight and enjoy life. The best place to launch from is Sandy Point State Park which is just north of Annapolis. My email is seamans@ayesail.net (home) seamans@nlm.nih.gov (work) Send me a email and we can trade phone number and talk more. Jim S/V Java
Not To Worry!
Hi Jim, I suppose bigger is better (and more expensive) but the H26 is a fairly seaworthy boat. Last year I sailed mine from the Calif coast out to Catalina Island. We sailed West of the island a little ways out into the open ocean. This year I spent two weeks in the Sea of Cortez, exploring the Midriff Islands, putting in at San Carlos and reaching the other side at Bahia de los Angeles. The trip back to San Carlos was about 150nm. We had some pretty good winds with big waves on both journeys and my H26 "Morning Glory" handled it all very well. I have a Honda 9.9 on my boat that always managed to get me out of trouble when the winds got too high. I wouldn't want to be without that little jewell! I would feel very confident with my H26 in the Chesapeake. Have a good move and Happy sailing! Jim Schaff s/v Morning Glory
Hi Jim, I suppose bigger is better (and more expensive) but the H26 is a fairly seaworthy boat. Last year I sailed mine from the Calif coast out to Catalina Island. We sailed West of the island a little ways out into the open ocean. This year I spent two weeks in the Sea of Cortez, exploring the Midriff Islands, putting in at San Carlos and reaching the other side at Bahia de los Angeles. The trip back to San Carlos was about 150nm. We had some pretty good winds with big waves on both journeys and my H26 "Morning Glory" handled it all very well. I have a Honda 9.9 on my boat that always managed to get me out of trouble when the winds got too high. I wouldn't want to be without that little jewell! I would feel very confident with my H26 in the Chesapeake. Have a good move and Happy sailing! Jim Schaff s/v Morning Glory
My thoughts.
I sail out of Annapolis on a 37.5. This past weekend was absolutely beautiful and as I was returning from St. Micheals (one of the best possible places to take a boat) I see a H260 coming at me in the big part of the bay, enjoying life. I have to say I was a little envious. Yes, bigger is better (I've had a 21, 31 and now 37.5). But, with bigger comes a lot more problems, work and $$$. Point is, the bay is wonderful and there are lots and lots of 26' and smaller boats around. There must be a milion Catalina 22's on the bay. I have a friend who has sailed his C22 up and down the entire lenght of the bay. I'm at a small marina south of Annapolis that has lots of trailer boats stored on land. There are several H260's, 240, etc., and those folks seem to get more use out of their boats that I do! I would suggest, however, that rather than trailiering your boat to/from the bay, you find a spot to leave it at the bay. Driving alone is bad enough, towing one around here in traffic would be miserable IMHO.
I sail out of Annapolis on a 37.5. This past weekend was absolutely beautiful and as I was returning from St. Micheals (one of the best possible places to take a boat) I see a H260 coming at me in the big part of the bay, enjoying life. I have to say I was a little envious. Yes, bigger is better (I've had a 21, 31 and now 37.5). But, with bigger comes a lot more problems, work and $$$. Point is, the bay is wonderful and there are lots and lots of 26' and smaller boats around. There must be a milion Catalina 22's on the bay. I have a friend who has sailed his C22 up and down the entire lenght of the bay. I'm at a small marina south of Annapolis that has lots of trailer boats stored on land. There are several H260's, 240, etc., and those folks seem to get more use out of their boats that I do! I would suggest, however, that rather than trailiering your boat to/from the bay, you find a spot to leave it at the bay. Driving alone is bad enough, towing one around here in traffic would be miserable IMHO.
Was that Java you saw, Don?
I was out for three days all the way south to Chesapeake Beach. total miles was 67nm. Jim
I was out for three days all the way south to Chesapeake Beach. total miles was 67nm. Jim
Not Sure Jim...
I was coming out of Eastern Bay on Monday, mid-day, and the 260 was headed into the bay (towards St. Micheals/Kent Narrows.) I was impressed to see the 260, but not sure why so. They obviously go everywhere. I guess it was all the 40 sailboats and/or the HUGE wakes from powerboats out there that made me think I was somewhere in the South Sea! Was that you? If so, you sure looked good.
I was coming out of Eastern Bay on Monday, mid-day, and the 260 was headed into the bay (towards St. Micheals/Kent Narrows.) I was impressed to see the 260, but not sure why so. They obviously go everywhere. I guess it was all the 40 sailboats and/or the HUGE wakes from powerboats out there that made me think I was somewhere in the South Sea! Was that you? If so, you sure looked good.
Lived aboard our 26 on the bay
My husband and I lived aboard our H26 on the Chesapeake Bay for two summers, 5 weeks this year and 8 weeks another year. The bay and its rivers are a wonderful place to sail. We trailor our boat from Lake Erie because the bay can't be beat in the number of places to drop an anchor and the numerous quaint towns to visit. You'll love it. Now we're looking for land to build our retirement home on the eastern shore. But we plan to keep our H26. Hope to see you there in the future. We sail out of Knapps Narrows Marina. Elaine
My husband and I lived aboard our H26 on the Chesapeake Bay for two summers, 5 weeks this year and 8 weeks another year. The bay and its rivers are a wonderful place to sail. We trailor our boat from Lake Erie because the bay can't be beat in the number of places to drop an anchor and the numerous quaint towns to visit. You'll love it. Now we're looking for land to build our retirement home on the eastern shore. But we plan to keep our H26. Hope to see you there in the future. We sail out of Knapps Narrows Marina. Elaine
Our H26 loves the Chesapeake
We've had our H26 for about 16 months now, and have enjoyed exploring the bay. We have it in a slip on South River, just a bit below Annapolis. The owner of the boat next to ours lives in Herndon, which is near Reston, and says it takes an hour to get to the boat from his house -- and then 5 minutes to get on the water....
We've had our H26 for about 16 months now, and have enjoyed exploring the bay. We have it in a slip on South River, just a bit below Annapolis. The owner of the boat next to ours lives in Herndon, which is near Reston, and says it takes an hour to get to the boat from his house -- and then 5 minutes to get on the water....
Your H26 Will LOVE the Bay
My H25 is the perfect size for the Bay. There are lots of smaller sail boats out here... but we have more room. There are lots of larger boats out here... but ours is easier to maintain and sail. I would want larger ONLY if I were going to live aboard or do long distance cruising. See you on the Bay. Rick "Sanctuary"
My H25 is the perfect size for the Bay. There are lots of smaller sail boats out here... but we have more room. There are lots of larger boats out here... but ours is easier to maintain and sail. I would want larger ONLY if I were going to live aboard or do long distance cruising. See you on the Bay. Rick "Sanctuary"
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