As water-oriented as our community is, there just aren't as many boat-up-and-dock spots to have lunch. So we did the tried-and-true and took Heron to Stan & Joe's Riverfront in Galesville. A beautiful afternoon for it, but much windier than forecast.
Century Club: Eva Hill
Friday, September 20, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Every morning is a negotiation between the part of me that wants to stay in bed, and the part that wants to get out on the water. This morning was especially difficult, as last night we'd gone to the 9:30 Club for the Old 97s show. It's a better workout than paddling, as the music moves me physically and mentally. My ears are still ringing, and my calves ache froms standing and dancing for hours. But I made it out this morning.
Once out of Crab Creek and onto the South River, I noticed big bugs on the water. Lots of them. Turns out they were lantern flies, and not all of them were did. Some were paddling their legs frantically to get out of the water. I wasn't going to give them a paddle up. They are quite beautiful, but invasive.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
The migration south begins, with boats from all over gathering in Annapolis and waiting out the worst of hurricane season before heading to points south. They'll mostly leave after the boat shows next month. Today, an ancient Sabre 30 or 32 was anchored at the mouth of our creek -- no home port, so I don't know its story.
Paddled to Church Creek today.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
They are terrific subjects for photos.
Windy today, so I stayed in Crab Creek.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
We were invited by Brett and Erica Smith to join them and their family on a cruise celebrating Brett's birthday. Whisper cruised around Spa Creek, Annapolis Harbor and the Severn River. Gorgeous day, followed by dinner at Spa Creek Galley.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Absent hurricanes, September really is the best.
Church Creek today.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
When you make slow progress along the shore on a kayak, you get a good look at the boats docked, moored or anchored along your way. A boat owner is always shopping for their next perfect craft. Clearly, our neighbors have been at it as well, as I've noticed 3 new boats (and a new dock!) along my route in the last few weeks.
Crab Creek crawl today.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Along the path down to the dock, there was a tiny dead fawn. Don't know what happened, but it was interesting that no insects, carrion birds, or carnivores have had at it yet.
Went out to Little Aberdeen Creek today. Wish I'd stayed in the creek, since the river was choppy with wind-against-tide waves.
Saturday, September 7, 2024 to Sunday, September 8, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
After much dithering, finally decided to sail to Shaw Bay for the Eastport Oyster Boys concert and stay overnight. We had a spirited sail, and then a front came through and w3 had to drop sail. Took waves as the seas built. It settled fir the night, and we sailed out of Eastern Bay before motoring home.