First Friday at @cityislandyc . This is the earliest Electra has ever splashed. Hoping to finish rigging her and some other chores this weekend, to start the season. #sailingwithsteph #nyc #bronx #cityisland #eastchesterbay
Back on land. A bittersweet end to a rainy and short sailing season. God willing, there is always another one! #sailingwithsteph #boatchores @cityislandyc
Beautiful sail in Eastchester Bay. I ran into a race on the way in. And then was rescued from an engine issue by the kind sailors at CIYC. The good definitely outweighed the bad. #sailingwithsteph #singlehandedsailing @cityislandyc #cityisland #bronx #eastchesterbay
Exclusive breakfast spot, invitation only 😎 #sailingwithsteph @cityislandyc
A great day for boat chores. Clear skies, sun and Manhattan in the distance. #sailingwithsteph soon! #cityisland #cityislandyachtclub @cityislandyc
Finally getting around to that celestial navigation course that I bought 3 years ago, when I thought I’d have so much time… #sailingwithsteph #celestialnavigation #studyhabits
Crazy weather yesterday, with a storm engulfing the bridge and going to NYC. #sailingwithsteph @cityislandyc #clouds #stormatsea #sailboats
@cityislandyc Amazing day with fun friends! Too tired to post more tonight… #sailingwithsteph #longislandsound
Boat chores season has begun. Sailing soon to follow, now that the weather is better. This too chilly and wet spring has delayed some cosmetic work until the fall, but all I have left is loading her up for the season and dropping her in. @cityislandyc #eastchesterbay #sailingwithsteph #cityisland
What keeps me sane at work: thinking about getting back here and enjoying the water. Having NYC at a proper distance can be the best idea sometimes. 🤷♀️ Not long before boats go in. @cityislandyc #cityisland #bronx #eastchesterbay #nyc #sailingwithsteph
Last shot of CIYC @cityislandyc launch from a few weeks back. Boat is out, had a fantastic season, and now on to other pursuits for a bit. #sailingwithsteph #eastchesterbay #ciyc
Great day, sorry for no pictures in transit: I was at the helm the whole time. #sorrynotsorry #sailingwithsteph #libertylanding
More from yesterday: quick Throgs Neck Bridge video (look right), CIAO going out, moody clouds near sunset. @cityislandyc #sailingwithsteph #bronx #cityisland #eastchesterbay
Feeling confident enough singlehanding to take a quick video. Not the world’s greatest technical sail, but I had fun. @cityislandyc #nyc #bronx #sailingwithsteph #singlehanding
No wind to speak of, but oh, that sky! #cityislandyachtclub #sailingwithsteph #summerfun #nyc #bronx #cityisland
#sailingwithsteph #cityislandyachtclub
Great morning! Back in before any extreme weather and a fun sail with friends. We managed gusts and had a marvelous time. Big props to @elizabadger - the MVP of this outing. #cityislandyachtclub #sailingwithsteph #steppingstonelighthouse
Stopped by to prep for Sunday and caught a gorgeous sunset. #sunset #eastchesterbay #cityislandyachtclub #sailingwithsteph
#sailingwithsteph #cityislandyachtclub fun friends and being heeled over in Eastchester Bay. What more can you want from summer?
The delivery is done! Electra is at her summer home. Great sail today with fun crew. #cityislandyachtclub #sailingwithsteph
Wax and compound job a success!! Marine Detailers - unbelievable job. My vintage classic looks awesome and is ready to launch. Worth the wait! #boatrestoration #sailingwithsteph #pearsonsailboat
Getting there. Before and after. #boatrestoration #sailingwithsteph
So happy these are in! I still have to troubleshoot the knobs, but I am close to done. It will be nice to have these working (and not leaking like the originals) this summer. #boatrestoration #sailingwithsteph #becksonports #pearsonsailboat
Just finished the dry fit for two new portlights. Will bed them in with sealant tomorrow - a little storm is on its way. #boatrestoration #sailingwithsteph
Thanks to my diesel class at @landfallnav, my spring commissioning work uncovered a gasket in need of replacement (left, black). I was thrilled that I knew enough to troubleshoot it and fix it! #sailingwithsteph #diy #sailboatlife
First sunset at City Island. Manhattan is small and to the left. #cityislandyachtclub #bronx #nyc #sailingwithsteph #sunset #eastchesterbay
I took out the portlights from the main cabin, to restore them. The frames had been painted white, but I am having luck with wet sanding by hand to get them looking better. The old windows had faded so much that the new ones look like a different glass entirely. #sailingwithsteph #boatrestoration
Up close and personal with this thing in the intermediate diesel class. Such a great time with fun people! #sailingwithsteph #longislandsound #stamford @landfallnav #dieselengine #yanmar #landfallnavigation
Last day for a while so I can bring her in for some cosmetic work. Great season! I will miss the peace out here. #echobay #newrochelle #sailingwithsteph
Beautiful day. #sailingwithsteph #calmbeforethestorm #echobay #newrochelle @savonnetx
Great crew! Texan ladies sailing. #sailingwithsteph #echobay @savonnetx
A day well spent. #sailingwithsteph #echobay
What a surprise to see the Pearson logo on my mainsail! @doylesailsnyc did an amazing job. Today was a major success, helped in large part by experienced crew (Paul and Leslie) who were so thrilled to get out of NYC and relax. #sailingwithsteph #longislandsound #summerfun
Preparation is key for great weekend weather. #weekendplans #sailingwithsteph #newrochelle #echobay
Working on the spring launch. #echobayyachtclub #sloopbetsyc #sailingwithsteph
A little afternoon fun starting out from the Manasquan Inlet. #sailing #newjersey #jerseyshore #sailingwithsteph
Ladies' sailing rules. #sailingwithsteph
It's a perfect day to go sailing. #sailingwithsteph
Memorial Day sailing kick-off with Steph! #Sailing #LongIslandSound #Westchester #SailingWithSteph #NRIfellowstaketotheseas #GOPonTheSea
Memorial Day sailing kick-off with Steph! #Sailing #LongIslandSound #Westchester #SailingWithSteph #NRIfellowstaketotheseas #GOPonTheSea
Memorial Day sailing kick-off with Steph! #Sailing #LongIslandSound #Westchester #SailingWithSteph #NRIfellowstaketotheseas #GOPonTheSea
Memorial Day sailing kick-off with Steph! #Sailing #LongIslandSound #Westchester #SailingWithSteph #NRIfellowstaketotheseas - #GOPonTheSea