The Annapolis Fleet of the Corinthians managed to eke out a few more good sailing events before the end of summer. To take advantage of the full moon, the fleet hosted a Moonlight Cruise that began on Friday August 19 in Eagle Cove off of the Magothy. Overnighters and day-trippers joined in for a raftup cocktail party followed by dinner and dessert onboard, which included a fiery birthday cake for longtime member Dick Tudan.
On Saturday morning, racers met at the Baltimore Light for a quick across-the-Bay trek to Rock Hall and Swan Creek. The Dundalk Sail & Power Squadron included the fleet for a crab feast with live music at the Sailing Emporium at 3 p.m. in Rock Hall. Not just great Maryland crabs and sweet corn but also delicious peach cake, too (as advertised).
Mike Zoll put together a nice raftup event in the Rhode River, south of Annapolis for Saturday, August 27 for an overnight. Many Corinthians participated just east of Big Island with traditional raftup, cocktails, and plentiful hors d’oeuvres. Breakfast onboard the next morning before heading home was a pleasant end to a late summer weekend on the Chesapeake.
With sunsets occurring earlier, we all know the days are winding down with another great sailing season on the Chesapeake coming to an end. One more fall cruise up to the Northern Bay plus some informal gatherings, and we will be moving to land events until 2017.
~by Susan Theuns
