10/22/15 To 38 56.232N, 76 30.621 Harness Creek 11.7NM
After seeing Deeter off, we walked up to Chick and Ruth's Delly to for a fresh apple fritter - there had been a couple in the case when we got our dinner and they looked too good to pass up - it was, still warm and packed with pieces of apple. After a short walk, we returned to the boat to continue on our way south.
Watermen setting pots as we head out into the bay
Thomas Point Light between the Severn and South Rivers
After some debate, we agreed stopping by Quiet Waters Park on Harness Creek was a better choice than St. Michaels on the eastern shore. Another front was forecast to arrive overnight, switching the wind from S to N. If we did the 'back door' via San Domingo Creek, off the Choptank River, we'd arrive late afternoon, and if we did the Miles River route, a bit shorter, we'd need to beat into a N wind in the morning as we retraced our route back to the bay. With a light S wind, either would be a slow sail or a straight motor. Harness Creek was much closer (10NM vs 30NM), we could sail after rounding Thomas Point Light and could spend the day hiking on the trails in the park. We did - it's a great park with a mix of wooded hiking trails and bike paths. With little wind, we went exploring in the dinghy before calling it a day, checking out other possible anchorages and going to the end if the creek.
Turtles in the garden at Quiet Waters State Park
Interesting, unidentified flowers on a bush at Quiet Waters State Park
Heron spotted on our dinghy ride (photographed at full zoom)
The trees have begun displaying more color in the few days we've been in the Chesapeake
With a N wind in the morning, we would have a nice sail to Solomons on the Pautuxent River where we may spend a a day waiting for the weather settle a bit before continuing on our way. Solomons offers multiple anchorages, spanning from quiet and tranquil to easy access to town and the Maritime Museum, as well as free pump out facilities. It's been one of our regular stops and has proven a great place to sit out inclement weather.
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