The moon was still up when we left Fishing Creek this morning. The sky was clear and stars were also visible, but not for long. By the time we were approaching the Bay proper, clouds had filled in and although the sun was up, we didn't see it for awhile. We were able to roll out the jib and decided to head straight across the Bay for the western shore as the winds were predicted to increase to 20+ as the day progressed.
We were able to make Solomons in two tacks without any trouble and the wind never did pick up above 14 knots. We skirted the CNG pier and ran into a little slop at the mouth of the Patuxent, but it smoothed out quickly and we arrived at the Solomons Landing T-head right at noon.
We were greeted by Glen and Maureen(Sevilla) and directed to take Runaway's slip. Runaway is a C-400 owned by Matt and Marty Miller, we have crossed paths several times, but lastly in the Bahamas two years ago. They left three weeks ago for the Bahamas. As soon as we were tied up Maureen invited us over for Bloody Marys and lunch. We had to delay going for a little while because Dan---contemplating how not to step on one of the dock lines, misjudged the finger pier distance...SPLASH! I knew he needed a shower after three days aboard, but this seemed a bit drastic! Luckily he escaped with a scraped arm and a stiff shoulder. Tomorrow will tell if there is more he-- to pay.
By the time we arrived aboard Sevilla, Andiamo pulled in, so lunch for six! Pekabu III was still awaiting a part for their depth sounder at Zanhiser's (a local marina.) Pekabu III joined us later and we all had dinner aboard Andiamo for a planning meeting. The plan is to meet tomorrow at 0810 for another planning meeting! The weather doesn't look good for tomorrow, so we may be here for another day. What with ALL the different sophisticated weather links available aboard the four boats, we still have to wait to see what tomorrow brings! Manana!!
~~~_/)~~~ Martha & Dan
We made sure to stay the 500 yards away from the CNG loading dock as we hugged the western shore on our way to Solomons Island.
One of our favorite lighthouses is at the entrance to the Patuxent River, the CNG storage tanks are visible in the background.
12.1 megapixels make it much easier to catch Dan's favorite birds. This pair were sentinels at the entrance to Solomons.
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