Sunday, October 19, 2008

from Annapolis, sailing capitol of the east

Have had a great past few days. on Thurs. we headed out at noon to catch the outgoing tide. beautiful sunny warm day. motored and sailed to Harve de Grace MD about 34 nm.
Friday- wandering around historic town, had dinner with my sister Ellen in the evening, she lives about 18 miles south. Very pretty area but touristy. Cool but sunny.
Sat- ran south with a strong north wind and big waves, Anchored north of Baltimore in quiet narrow creek off middle river, had planned on a stop in Baltimore but with the cool weather we decided to get moving quicker than planned.
Sunday- dawned cold and sunny but a great north wind again, arrived in Annapolis early afternoon, Sailboats evreywhere. Anchored in Back Creek which we thought would be a little quieter than in the main harbor. Crowded here also, boats anchored in middle of narrow channel with docks lining both sides. Not what we're used to but seems fine. Plan to explore town tomorrow. Frost predicted tonite. Am told that the place is much more crowded during the boat show, can't imagine what it must be like.

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