Thursday, August 11: This morning in Annapolis, we picked up Stephanie & Lance in the dinghy at 7:15 am and went ashore to Chick & Ruth’s Deli for breakfast. Coleman had recommended it to us and we had a fine meal. We were done by 8 am, but had we stayed, we could have participated in their regular morning ritual of standing and reciting the pledge of allegiance at 8:30 am.
We dropped the mooring pennant at 8:55 am and headed out into the Bay toward Solomon’s Island. It was a beautiful day with blue skies and small puffy clouds , mild temperatures, lower humidity, and the wind was NE at 10 kt.
We hoisted the spinnaker and had a nice gentle port reach down the Bay at 5 and 6 kt. What a contrast from yesterday! Nevertheless, a delightful day.
We arrived at Solomon’s Island on time at exactly happy hour. We anchored near the Solomon’s Island Yacht Club, picked up Stephanie & Lance in the dinghy, and went to the club for drinks. They specialize in $2 Manhattans and Gin & Tonics. We enjoyed the drinks and socializing with the SIYC members at the bar, then walked across the street to Stony’s Solomons Pier for Maryland Steamed Crabs, with Old Bay seasoning.
It was 10 pm, by the time we got back to the boat. The evening was calm and pleasant, except for the wild party going on in a restaurant near where we were anchored. No problem – I have ear plugs.
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