Crab pots coming home in Middle River - almost all gone on the bay
At the mouth of the Wye River - sunset over lighthouse
Grace in the back of Dividing Creek
I matched my cabin lights with the light house in CBMM
Chasing Grace across the bay - I dare say, she beat us to Harness Creek
The Office in Harness Creek
Thomas Point Light - nice even in the rain
Going ashore for shopping
Annapolis in the rain
Sunset in Rock Hall Landing
Sunset in Parkside
Parkside to Dividing Creek Wey River: Underway to Long Beach Marina for a re-fuel of 30 gallons, pump out, and water for the forward tank before motoring to Dividing Creek off of the Wye River where we were to meet up with our great friends and riggers, Suzanne and Dobbs Fryberger of Walden Rigging. Winds were from the S/SW 1-3 with temps in the low 60's but a nice sunny day so we ended up motoring across the Bay through Kent Narrows Bridge. I was trying to time our arrival until we found out it is on demand this time of the year so we just breezed right through and anchored in the middle of Dividing Creek. Dinner of grilled shrimp and rice pilaf and salad warmed us up and we sat out gazing at the stars until bed time.
Dividing Creek: We motored to the head of the creek to get closer to Suzanne and Dobbs. Around 1030 am we deployed the dinghy and rowed over to Grace where we met up with them for a short trip to the old 'dinghy dock'. We carefully walked ashore on a half submerged log with the assistance of Dobbs and then took a nice hike in the woods - because it was Sunday and the hunters were not out. It was a beautiful sunny brisk day where one really didn't need a coat. We rowed back to The Office ro lunch and relaxing time listening to nature. Suzanne and Dobbs came over around 4:30 for appetizers and conversation where they shared many of their experiences with us. They returned to their boat and we had dinner of grilled steak fillets, mashed potatoes and salad. Boaters midnight at 9 pm.
Dividing Creek to CBMM in St. Michaels: Up early to cooler temperatures but still quite manageable. Breakfast of hash browns, scrambles eggs and sausage. We recovered the dinghy and then underway for a quick trip over to Wye River East and Drum Point - had to after hearing stories from the night prior. After our quick discover tour we motored into the wind to St. Michaels and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum slip C-4. We ordered Rum from Lyons Distillery and they delivered right to the boat. Sue went to her favorite silver store in town and the grocery store while I met with Suzanne and Dobbs and walked around the museum and then into town. We met up with Sue and she and I stayed for dinner outdoors at Awful Arthur's next to a fire pit to stay warm. Then we sampled some rum in the cockpit while before hitting the hay.
CBMM to Harness Creek South River: Sausage sandwiches for breakfast and waited for the store to open to get books that were left at the desk. There were disappointing winds after we got underway in the Miles so we motor sailed up to Eastern Bay where it finally picked up. Finally some good winds across the bay into South River and up into Harness Creek. We anchored near the dinghy dock and deployed the dinghy and rowed over. We walked Quiet Waters Park trails and back before dark and stowed the dinghy. Dinner of grilled chicken, string beans and potatoes. Relaxed and then bed.
Harness Creek to Annapolis: It was a quiet night with some light rain. We had a quick breakfast in order to get out before the heavy rain. It rained all the way to Annapolis but the temps were so it wasn't horrible. We motored past Thomas Point Lighthouse and took lots of pictures - as ususal. We docked in the City docks but over by the Naval Acadamey. It was quiet - no skateboarders. While we were in our wet clothes we walked into town, visited the jewelery store and of course Mission BBQ. We had lunch and just relaxed. Around 6 pm we walked around some more and got some ice cream Then we sat in the cockpit and watched the world go around. We watched a movie on the laptop and then went to bed.
Annapolis: The weather never cleared up on the 12th so we just stayed in port for another day. We chilled and briefly walked around town. We had crabs for dinner but they were fair to poor. Watched movies and then hit the hay.
Annapolis to Rock Hall Landing: It was a mostly calm sail across the bay with light winds from the NW. We ended up motoring the final few miles but arrived at Rock Hall at a nice time. We chilled again and ordered crab cakes from Waterman's. Movies and then bed.
Rock Hall to Parkside: Quiet night. Much nicer weather. We departed after saying good by to Chris and Joe. Motored out and across the cut with the main sail up. Then motor sailed west far enough to make a port tack up the bay. As we were traveling, the wind kept shifting to the south and allowed me to get across the bay into Middle River. We then dropped the sails and motored in as I as concerned about arriving at low tide because of the NW winds. We hit the pump out at Maryland Marina and then motored to the slip where we had a little of over 6' of water. Good docking. Katie called and we chatted ant then Sue headed home to PA.
Days: 7 Days to date: 99
Miles: 124.2 Miles to date: 1905.4