After a peaceful night on the Rhode River, we got up early (6:00am) and did a 42nm leg today down the Bay to Solomon's
It was great out there today! First half the day we did 5-6 kts broad reaching on the jib alone. Later it hardened up to a beam reach,then a little bit to windward. With main & jib we were doing 6-7 kts. It was a bit chilly. Temps started out in the low 50s, but made it all the way up to 67. I was layered up like mad, including my foul weather jacket, and managed to stay tolerably warm. That wind really sucks the heat right out of you. It was blowing 13-15 kts.
Saw a large bald eagle sitting on a piling as we came into Back Creek at Solomons.
After topping off our fuel, water, and getting a pumpout, we anchored in the upper part of Back Creek. After end-of-voyage shots, the hard-worked foredeck crew took a well-deserved rest.
Tomorrow, another 40nm day to Sandy Point on the Wicomico.
Life is good.
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