Rock Hall to Kent Narrows

Monday August 15

Fairlee Creek was calm and deserted in the morning.  Only five boats remained on anchor. We prepared to pull our anchor about 11 AM only to find a sailboat had run aground in the mouth of the channel. Tom and John took the dingy out to assist and survey the opening. They found we could get by the sailboat and out into the bay. The boys returned to the boat, we pulled up anchor-which came up clean after the big storm -and we headed out.  The 25 mile ride to Rock Hall on water that was flat was enjoyable. Rock Hall hosted the Pirates and Wenches weekend previously but at the beginning of this week could accommodate us.  

Passed these two wooden classics on our way to Rock Hall. The
bottom boat is a "buy boat" that was used in the oyster industry in
days of old

A casualty of Pirates and Wenches Festival
in Rock Hall

 

Mon-Wed  August 15, 16, and 17th.

Rock Hall Landing Marina is a nice place and a welcome sight after being on anchor or mooring ball for seven days. We plugged in and the boat too was comfortable being docked in a slip.  We used our bikes as transportation into and around town. We did laundry and a beer run via the local tram. The pool is exceptional- cool and refreshing.  One day we biked the area and explored the other four or five marinas in Rock Hall and on Swan Creek.  The hidden gem in Rock Hall is a venue called Mainstay. It is a performing arts theater that gets local and famous talent. It was the best$10 ticket we have ever spent.  The venue is a local store front with a stage, lighting, and 125 eclectic group of seats-rocking chair, church pews, stadium seats, and dining room chairs. Monday night is a performance night so we listened to a jazz pianist, Joe Holt and a female vocalist.  They were exceptional!!!  The pianist was amazing and it was obvious that he loved what he was doing.  The vocalist had that"club"style voice and sang original tunes as well as some popular favorites. It was the vocalist's birthday so they even provided birthday cake for everyone in the audience.

The rock Hall Tram. You called him and for a $ 1.00 he took you
anywhere around town. Great for laundry and grocery
shopping.

A cool bench at the Sailing Emporium Marina. One of the ones
went toured on our bikes

It is getting to be that time of year. We plan
on returning to Illinois to help Colletta's brother
Mike harvest corn.

A beautiful sunset over Rock Hall

 

Thursday, August 18  - Kent Narrows

It was a pleasant ride to the Narrows. The Narrows is a small cut between two pieces of land.  The channel is well marked with large permanent buoys.  The water is shallow and the current runs fast, so we planned to arrive at high tide and slack current.  With much patience, we headed into the cut successfully and went to Mears Point Marina. This Marina is also a resort-big place. We enjoyed the large pool and then drinks at the Red-Eye, the local tiki bar, with live music, on the property; a beautiful setting right on the water and picturesque moon.