We really have had a great summer. We got caught in several storms. One by the Magothy snapped our main halyard. That was crazy lashing the main down. For another, we were in the Choptank and just dropped the anchor with 100 ft. of chain and rode and just waited it out. Luckily, we were only in 8 ft. of water. It was an interesting hour. And the other was in the Miles River just outside St. Michael's. It surely made our life interesting. It's been an interesting summer weather wise. Other than that we have had the chance to spend some quality time on the Chesapeake Bay.
We had a great time in Annapolis. The Ramshead has a great happy hour and they have live concerts. We were shocked when the manager asked us if we wanted some free tickets for a live concert. There was a no show and someone wanted to just give them away. FREE!!!!!! Our favorite word. Of course we said YES!!!!!!!! How cool was this?
We have been up as far as Whorten Creek and down as far as Hampton, Virginia. The Downtown Hampton Public Pier has a great deal. For Boat US members, $1.25 per foot isn't too bad. But, if you stay 2 nights, you get the third night free. And we had a great stay. Saturday nights during the summer, they close off Queen's Way for a block party with live music. The beer is pricey. But, it's a really great time. Kate and Mike were fantastic and we will definitely go back.
We haven't been able to see all of our cruising friends on the Bay so far this summer. Yet, we had the chance to see Rich and Carole from Killissa at their home in Somonon's. And we have been able to spend time with Fran and John on Chautauqua. As well as, Monica and Doug on Robin.
It's been such a hot summer. And we were glad to not have to spend much of it at the marina, roasting. It's wonderful how you can go out on the Choptank River and feel the most delicious breezes passing over the water.
And we got a new dinghy this year. A Walker Bay. It's awesome. And fast with a bigger motor on it. Zoommmmmm! Unfortunately, this summer was the first time we towed it behind our sailboat. And the portside D-ring ripped through its encasement. When we turned around to look-out, we realized that the whole heavy dinghy was only being held to the sailboat by the tow line and the starboard D-ring. It was amazing how much weight was on that one ring. After speaking to and sending pictures through email, we are waiting for Walker Bay to give us instruction as to the warranty covering the repair. We'll see! Hmmmmmmm.
Summer is not over and we still have time before we have to get back to our land life.
Oh, where can we go next?
