Hoisting the main sail

When you think of sailing what do you think of?

My first image of a sailor was Popeye. Eating his spinach for strength, always winning his battles, and an admiring Olive Oil near by to boast about his victory. More recently when I think of sailing I think of Capt. Jack Sparrow who of course is a pirate. 

Inspired by pop culture and the idea of spending the summer on the Inner Harbor, Ken and I joined a sailing club. 

Sunday we went to a sailing open house. Ken hoisted the main sail and we both took our turn at the helm (tiller or wheel). We also both had our turn at tacking (working to windward by sailing close-hauled on alternate courses so that the wind is first on one side of the boat, then on the other). Our first time sailing was great fun! Bring on the spinach!

none of the above images are mine.

A day on the water

We went downtown with the idea of spending the hotter hours of the day in Barnes & Noble but a docked water taxi changed our plans. The water taxi (map below) stops at many different points of interest in the greater downtown area. You can ride it all day for $9 and you get coupons for free beer! We had so much fun being on the water and exploring neighborhoods we have only been to a couple of times. I was also introduced to my new summer beer - Allagash White - it's light and delicious. Perfect for summer. Thanks to Max's in Fells Point!
These images were borrowed from the web. I didn't bring my camera

thinking we were going to B&N.