We got underway from Norfolk this morning at 7:40 am and marveled at the massive display of naval power in various stages of maintenance as we made our way into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Even though I had only been on a boat at the southern end of the bay once before, entering it felt like coming home.
The ride was a bit choppy at first as we rode north on the western side of the bay. Once we turned east, headed for Tangier Island, the ride became smoother as the wind lessened and the bay waters calmed, at times looking like pools of mercury undulating in filtered sunlight. After rounding the southern end of Tangier Island, we cruised easily north to Crisfield and arrived at 4:30 - a 9 hour day on the bay.
We are in a slip at Somers Cove Marina, tucked nicely back into a quiet cove. It is early in the season, so there are only a few other boats here, and there were only two other dinners at the Waterman’s Inn, where we enjoyed an excellent meal including crab soup, steamed clams, a crab cake, and shrimp and grits.
We are expecting rain tonight and tomorrow morning, but the forecast beyond is for sunshine and moderate temperatures. Plans for the next few days remain to be solidified, but Solomon’s is likely the next stop.
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