We left Chesapeake City around 10:30 a.m. What a beautiful day and scenery. The trees were just beginning to change, but the temperature was about 85F. No wind, sunny and super hot! Albert & I went through 6 bottles of water and we only went about 20 miles!
The Sassafrass River is considered by many one of the most beautiful in the Chesapeake. It is a winding river, lined with trees and few houses until you get right up into Georgetown (10.5 miles in). We picked up a mooring ball at the Georgetown Yacht Basin. This is just one of about 6 marinas all within the space of 1 mile.
For the past week or so, we've been seeing Canada geese (by the hundreds), a few bald eagles, cormorants, buzzards and what Albert thinks are Roseate terns, Foster terns and Bonaparte gulls. This morning Albert watched a Foster tern dive and pick up a little fish, flip it up in the air and then swallow it on the way down. Cool!
We will probably be here until Sunday due to windy weather on the way. But this is no problem for us. Showers, laundry, stores and great people make this an easy stay. Pete is getting hauled out as I write this to put on a new prop. Since he changed gearboxes, his speed has diminished and thinks that by changing from his new prop to his old one, this problem will be resolved.
Last night was calm, moonlit and just lovely. A couple came by in a kayak...Liz & Paul Day. We chatted and this morning Liz drove us to a grocery store and when we returned, we joined her and Paul in a gazebo for a snack and a chat. Very friendly and informative people. They gave us helpful hints about the Chesapeake and the trip south. They have already done it.
Going up to the Marine Store - there's a sale! hahahahaha. Later...
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2 comments:
Hurray your there, have the flies taken over the boat yet
Rick & Tanya
your having such a great time; will you ever wanna come back!
P.S. Warm climates cause faster hull growth and slower speeds.
Bruce
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