July 15-Urbanna VA to Ingram Bay, Mill Creek Anchorage

It is hot! Took a quick shower at 9 AM and departed Bridges marina, Urbanna, headed north. At the mouth of the harbor saw multiple dolphin pods jumping out of water, playing and eating. Crossed paths with Short Vacation just west of bridge.  Once we got out to the Chesapeake Bay, there was a little breeze, and it was a pleasant ride to Reedville.  We anchored in Millcreek close to the mouth of the bay to continue to get as much breeze as possible. The afternoon was warm and relaxed in the shade on the aft deck. As the wind shifted,so did the boat.  The wind came from the south but the waves came from the east which caused a slow rolling motion. Started the generator, cooled the boat down, and slept peacefully.

July 16 - Ingram Bay Anchorage to Calvert Marina, Solomons MD

Cloudy and a little cooler for our travels today. We continue to head north and made it into Maryland. As we neared the Patuxent river, on the horizon we noticed sailboats, lots of sailboats.  Little did we know that this was the weekend of the Screwpile Regatta.  As we neared Solomons all of the sailboats also we're pulling into the river. There are a lot of marinas and a lot of sailboats.  Calvert Marina is on the shore opposite town. It use to be an amphibious training base. Now it is in the process of becoming a marina/resort.  Because of another hot day, we headed to the pool, which was very nice and refreshing.  A weather front blew through with dark clouds, but no rain and showed a beautiful sky.

First mate  keeping an eye on our progress

Long face dock where we tied up to at Calvert's Marina.
Our friends Al and Jane on InSpeyered 2 pulling in,

A kittle restaurant on marina property

July 17 - Solomons 

Tom prepared a wonderful breakfast and he chatted with a fellow boater, Jeff, about his chartering business in his Monk trawler.  We then boarded the dinghy for our exploration of Solomons.  We found the public dinghy dock, tied up and walked through town.  It was a short walk and ended at the a Tiki Bar for an Orange Crush cocktail. We then dinghied to the Calvert Maritime Museum.  This interesting museum showed the history of the town Solomon in relation to the Chesapeake Bay.  The many fossils and antique boats were a salute to the watermen and crabbing industry in the area.  The Drum Point lighthouse had also been restored and was on the property (without all the steps). It was realistic and a true example of the lighthouse facility.  We returned to our boat, to find that Inspeyered had arrived and Short Vacation was also due in.  Once everyone arrived we enjoyed cocktails in the shade of the boats on a hot day.  Great way to end the day- great friends and food.

Drum point screw pile lighthouse at musuem

July 18  - Solomons to Herrington Harbour North.

Again the Bay was comfortable with a 1 ft wave on a following sea.  The captain steered us in with no difficulty. It was very comforting for this first mate to be in the hands of such a capable captain.  Herrington Harbor is a very popular place with many boats, but not many people on the weekdays- just like we like it.  Another hot day, another dip in the pool, and another store blew through.  Lamb shanks for dinner with a fine red wine will finish our evening.

We will be moored here for nine days while we return to Illinois to celebrate Tom's mom's 90th birthday.  Even when traveling, family is still very important.