We are out of the Chesapeake Bay

We have learned on this trip that our Chris Craft is not a Bay boat.  The shape of the hull at the bow of the boat send waves and spray on the windshield and up the sides.  A bit of spray on a hot day feels good but being wet is another story.  As happens on most boating trips the wind is from the wrong direction.   On our way North the wind came at us from the North.   On our way South it came mostly from a Southerly direction.

The trip from Inner Harbor Baltimore to the Shiplet’s pier on the Bodkin was not a bad trip  a short but hot one. We did get the opportunity to get some great shots of the Pride II with sails up; heading out of the harbor.  Mary helped us tie up with the wind blowing us away from the dock.  Myron arrived home about the same time and we had a nice lunch on their shady screened porch.  Mary took me to the grocery  and liquor stores. 

Dave showed Myron the boat and explained how the dinghy was not very satisfactory for our use.  He said it would be perfect for his work around the pier.  We struck a deal and he now owns our dinghy.  Congratulations!  Enjoy yourself and with the grandchildren.  

Water skiers, jet skies and tubers rocked the boat most of the afternoon  but by the time we were ready for bed the creek was clam.  Mary served us wonderful meals, dinner and breakfast.  We enjoyed our visit; thank your so much for your hospitality.

Our trip to Solomon’s Island was a wet and very hot one.  Spring Cove Marina gave us a slip along the shore line that was already in the shade.  After a bit of cleanup and we made a beeline for the pool.  So nice and cool. We had dinner on board and then walked the docks.

Off on Wednesday morning to Reedville and Walt and Mary’s dock.  They are most gracious host and hostess, willing to put up with us twice on our trip.  We had SSW wind at 9 to 12 Knots and a splashy day.   Libations and good dinner made us forget all that.

Thursday Walt and Mary had errands and we needed oil and a filter for the oil change that was due.  Dave was also lucky enough to find and ABC store that had Ezra Brooks Bourbon.  I did laundry and relaxed while Dave did boat chores.  When our hosts returned we took them out for a much deserved meal.  Thanks you for great hospitality and the loan of the 50 foot power cord.

Underway the next day, again with SE winds.  They came on our rear port quarter making steering a constant battle.  With 1 to 2 foot waves it was not bad.  At New Point Comfort Light Dave suggested we go into Mobjack Bay, anchor, swim and have lunch. On our way in we saw the first dolphin that we have seen in a great while.   We anchored, I brushed clean the waterline of the boat.  Dave thought rinsing off the salt water would be good so he hooked up the shower.  He took the first one and when he turned on the shower it sprayed with brown slime, YUCK!  It was all over him and the inside of the head.  He went back in the water and then cleaned up the head and we rinsed in the cockpit with the garden hose connected to the galley sink.  So much for all the clean towels we had….. I got lunch and we weighed anchor for the rest of the trip to Public Piers in Downtown Hampton.  Wind had built, the wind direction the same but now the waves were 3 plus feet.  Not too long a trip but taxing.  Showers felt really good.

We were the only boat in this section of the marina.  After a nice cocktail we had dinner on board and took a walk in the area.   The moon was producing a very high tide.  Back on board we found that we got 37 TV channels over the air, but nothing good to watch. 

Saturday,  cool and beautiful.   Dave washed down the boats and hopefully we are leaving our heavy doses of salt water behind.  We took a trip to the Virginia Air and Space Center.  Very interesting history of the space travel and air craft carriers and other planes.

Nick Barnicle joined us for lunch and a pleasant afternoon,   Nick is in the Navy and stationed in Norfolk.  He is Amy, our nieces oldest son.  So nice to see him, here about his career, a promotion, wedding plans and his new apartment.

Tomorrow we head into the Inter Coastal Water Way on the next leg home.  377 mile if I calculated correctly.  We hope to be in Windsong, Campbell Creek Monday evening before the big storms predicated for Tuesday.