River Walk on the Farm: Boots and BinosJune 12, 2016The Downstream Project will be co-sponsoring and capturing the “River Walk on the Farm” hosted by Bobby and Jeanne Whitescarver on their farm in Swoope, Virginia. The Downstream Crew will be videotaping this celebration event and documenting the many excellent presentations, in a feature-rich environment. Although the event is now full subscribed, we will be sharing
Squalls and Light Show, June 13June 12, 20160900-1130 25 knot winds from the south west. Hit 14.5 on surfing the backside of one 10 footer. Incredible squall and light show last night courtesy of mother nature. Squalls started about 1200. Took a few breakers from the stern. Thankful we took a northerly route, we have a feeling those to our south and west
Friday photos of the Arcadia in the BayJune 11, 2016Here are photos from Friday taken by Downstream’s Mike Murdock following Arcadia.
Sails Up, Off We Go: Day 1 A2BJune 10, 2016Day 1: Sailing Down the Chesapeake Bay Friday June 10 1130–1230 Serenaded by a bagpiper aboard the committee boat, Sister Mary Catherine, Arcadia and crew joined the parade of yachts on review around Spa Creek—in the shadow of the Naval Academy—boats in parade dress, ceremonial flags flying. After warning the other participants, we fired a
A2B Ocean Race Countdown Has Begun!June 7, 2016As Tropical Storm Colin rolls up the east coast and blows out to sea, our final preparations are underway for the 20th running of the Annapolis-Bermuda Ocean Sailing Race. The official start is 1340 on Friday, June 10. The good ship Arcadia, my lifelong friend Lex Birney’s 51-foot Able Marine Apogee, is totally ready! Captain Lex
Manure-To-Energy Initiative (New Video)March 19, 2016Manure-to-energy systems on farms can deliver a number of economic benefits for farmers. They can also increase the amount of renewable energy in the United States and, if handled correctly, protect streams and rivers from the polluting effects of surplus nutrients. The Farm Manure-to-Energy Initiative was launched in 2012 to demonstrate and objectively evaluate manure-based