After many consecutive days of rain we were thrilled to wake up in a calm anchorage with the bay as smooth as glass. Just a normal Tuesday- we’re on our way to a marina but some people are working on the Chesapeake Bay. Also, hooray it’s my first cargo ship sighting. We’d been beating into … More Saint Michaels
We left last night’s marina in a heavy fog and beat the rain by less than an hour. Soon it was raining and we determined that we’d have a three hour sail down the river to reach the Chesapeake Bay. Breakfast was served underway and we both ate standing up with Charles at the … More Into the Bay
Rain was predicted due to a tropical storm moving north from the Carolinas but the morning sky was bright blue with perfect white clouds. Passing this bridge is always a treat because it means our home port is far behind. The day got cloudier as the afternoon progressed and soon it started pouring. We’d … More Annual Boat Burning
We’ve had many days of rain but today is hot, sunny and beautiful. Some would say our 11:00 am push off is late but we’re sailing with the tide and not with the clock. We’re heading 90 miles down the river, into the Chesapeake Bay and north to Saint Michaels, Md. Someone who was probably … More Go With the Tide
The Sailboat Tara 