On the way to The Magothy River in the rain
Dividing Creek off of the Wye River
Dividing Creek anchorage
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - A treasure on the bay
CBMM - Slip C4 - my favorite
Reed Creek off of the Chester River - no one here but us
Rock Hall Landing - Sunset on the last night
Dennis, a life long sailor moved away from the Chesapeake Bay a few years ago but since we keep in touch he has found a way to sail with me for a few days. Last year we went to Deltaville and back. This time, Rich and he came along for a week long adventure around the middle bay.
Parkside to Dobbins Island: We got off to a late start and hit rain out in the bay. We motored through the cut to save time and eventually anchored in the dark around Dobbins Island where I normally would stay. Rich brought a taco dinner that we heated in a pan and oven. Bed was around midnight.
Dobbins Island to Selby Bay: I was up at 8 but Rich was up already - since 5 am. We had coffee, danish and cereal for breakfast. Another JSO member called and invited us to visit them in the South River so we headed out is light winds from the NW. We sailed around a bit and then headed into the South River up to Selby Bay. We met Bob and Julie for appetizers and then later had Rich's famous chili and bread for dinner. Another boaters midnight as everyone was tired.
Selby Bay to Dividing Creek: Up early, but not before Rich, with coffee and eggs and Taylor pork roll and english muffins for breakfast. Showers at the marina and finally underway by 11. Winds were 5-7 from the NE but we had plans to travel a distance so we motored across the bay up Eastern Bay. We called CBMM for a slip but they were full so we decided to go up the Wye river to Dividing Creek based on Riches experience of having a grand time there in previous years. It was a very quiet anchorage and we all relaxed, had dinner, and retired for the evening.
Dividing Creek to St. Michaels CBMM: Up to a breakfast of steak and eggs then underway for a little exploring of the Wye River before heading to St Michaels. We waited a bit for the slip and then docked nicely in C-4 by the light house. We relaxed a bit before going out to dinner at an Italian place following a short walk around town. Boaters Midnight again.
St. Michaels to Reed Creek on the Chester River: Up early and a quick visit to the museum after breakfast. We motored up the Miles River through Kent Narrows and finally had a spiritedly sail in the Chester River on winds from the NW 13-15. Temps were in the mid 60's on a sunny day. We tacked up the river to Reed creek where we dropped the sails and motored into the creek as the only boat there. Dinner of Port, potato salad and salad before bed.
Reed Creek to Rock Hall Landing: Once out of Reed Creek Dennis took the helm and tacked his way down the river in strong SW winds of 15-18 knots with gusts over 20. At the bottom of the river we ended up on a run all the way into Rock Hall Landing having a calm lunch on the way. After arrival we cleaned up and had some drinks before walking into town for dinner at the Bay Wolf Restaurant. Bill was in town so he agreed to give us a lift back to the boat. We sat in the cockpit watching the sunset with drinks and good conversation. Finally all to bed.
Rock Hall to Parkside: Up at 7:15 after a bumpy night. A simple breakfast of cereal and english muffins. The wind was pushing us upon the pier so we sprung off and motored out the center. Rich was driving as we headed towards the swam point cut - no issues transiting. Rich sailed across the bay towards 355 degrees. Great sail with no issues. We sailed into Middle River and finally dropped the sails and motored to Long Beach for a pump out and fuel. Back to the slip and docked. Dennis and Rich cleared out their stuff and we split up the bills.
Days: 7 Days to date: 70
Miles: 146 Miles to date: 1416.5