Nathan Bayreuther 4/17/21 Nathan Bayreuther 4/17/21

ORION is In the Water

Fortunately, the tide was high enough that we were able to launch her from my parents’ beach.

Nathan Bayreuther 4/9/21 Nathan Bayreuther 4/9/21

Goodbye MIJOY

MIJOY has been a fixture in the Niantic and Waterford community, and I’m rather stunned she’s gone and won’t return.

Nathan Bayreuther 4/6/21 Nathan Bayreuther 4/6/21

Launch Date: April 17th

Work on ORION is wrapping up quickly as she is being put all back together.

Nathan Bayreuther 3/27/21 Nathan Bayreuther 3/27/21

Even More Progress

It sure is nice to be back in the position of finishing projects and reassembling parts I had removed back in November.

Nathan Bayreuther 3/21/21 Nathan Bayreuther 3/21/21

Finally! More Work

I had forgotten exactly how much work it took to paint the deck and cockpit.

Nathan Bayreuther 1/4/21 Nathan Bayreuther 1/4/21

Success and Failure

Before I completely removed the base of the old vent, I positioned the new vent on top just to see how it would fit. I couldn’t believe it - it’s too big!

Nathan Bayreuther 12/14/20 Nathan Bayreuther 12/14/20

Winter Work Progressing

Things are moving along as you can see by the list of tasks I hope to complete during the winter.

Nathan Bayreuther 10/28/20 Nathan Bayreuther 10/28/20

End of 2020 Sailing Season

It was an absolutely rotten day, just like when she was launched back at the end of April, so I suppose it was only appropriate.

Nathan Bayreuther 10/15/20 Nathan Bayreuther 10/15/20

Dismasting Averted

My heart went in my throat as I recalled reading stories of boats who had become dismasted when a shroud - upper or lower - failed in heavy winds.

Nathan Bayreuther 9/11/20 Nathan Bayreuther 9/11/20

More Sailing Pictures

I was able to post some pictures on the 2020 Sailing Page from the August Rendezvous and from another sail just this past weekend.

Nathan Bayreuther 8/27/20 Nathan Bayreuther 8/27/20

Short Rendezvous Video

Everybody revved up their outboards and fought the swift incoming current to get out into Niantic Bay to start our sail eastward.

Nathan Bayreuther 8/14/20 Nathan Bayreuther 8/14/20

Photo Album of 2020 Rendezvous

Be sure to read the description of each photo for a little more insight.

Nathan Bayreuther 8/5/20 Nathan Bayreuther 8/5/20

ORION Nearly Wrecked

When I finally got to my parents’ house, my mouth dropped as I saw the boiling cauldron of the Niantic River, a sight I had never seen before.

Nathan Bayreuther 7/26/20 Nathan Bayreuther 7/26/20

MCA President Once Again

I’m really looking forward to taking the helm of the Association once more and possibly exploring some new territory to advance the MCA and the Mariner.

Nathan Bayreuther 7/16/20 Nathan Bayreuther 7/16/20

New Sailing Pictures with Barque Eagle

I happened to spot the Coast Guard Barque Eagle at anchor and had the chance to sail right up to her.

Nathan Bayreuther 6/28/20 Nathan Bayreuther 6/28/20

Mariner Rendezvous Still Happening

This year's Rendezvous has been designed to adhere to these safe boating restrictions allowing members to sail with their families and friends yet maintain recommended social distancing guidelines stipulated by the state.

Nathan Bayreuther 6/22/20 Nathan Bayreuther 6/22/20

More Sailing Pictures

I added four new pictures from sailing on June 4th and June 18th.

Nathan Bayreuther 6/22/20 Nathan Bayreuther 6/22/20

New Mariner Promo Video

It has been a long time since I made a video promoting the Mariner Class Association.

Nathan Bayreuther 5/31/20 Nathan Bayreuther 5/31/20

Two New Sailing Pictures

I had a nice afternoon sail in the Niantic River with my wife and son, and I managed to take a couple of pictures even though I had my hands full most of the time.

Nathan Bayreuther 5/22/20 Nathan Bayreuther 5/22/20

New 2020 Sailing Page

I began a new 2020 Sailing page following ORION’s first sail, and more will certainly be added as the sailing season progresses.