Our plan to sail from the Sassafras River about 30 or so miles to Annapolis was changed by 25 knots of wind on our nose. We decided to go only about 6 miles to Worton Creek. We were a little anxious about finding a place to anchor because the water is spread pretty thin throughout the creek. We decided to top off our tanks at the Green Point Marina before anchoring. After a longish (2 hour) wait we left a message for the Marina owner that we would be off riding our bike but would return in an hour. Off we went down the scarcely traveled back road through the woods and past large open fields. This area of the Eastern Shore is undeveloped and beautiful.
Having been told what car the marina owner drove - we were able to identify him heading back toward the Marina. We turned around and met him about 10 minutes later. We filled the tanks. He said that right after we paid he was leaving and that we were welcome to spend the night on the dock. OK! All was good until the wind shifted at 3 am pushing the boat against the dock. I awoke to the loud creaking of our rub rail rubbing against a piling. I set up a fenderboard to protect us. With a few adjustments of our lines on the pilings I was able to get back into bed.
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The Chesapeake Bay Bridges
we passed under them about 12:30
shortly before entering Back Creek |
The next morning we finally headed toward Annapolis with a fair wind. We are currently sitting on a city mooring in Back Creek. With rough weather forecast later in the week we plan to head to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore tomorrow.
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