Days 264 & 265: Rock Hall Adventure

Rock Hall Public Dock, Rock Hall, MD (docked)

October 8 and 9, 2022

The wind started kicking up on Friday night and on Saturday morning there was a small craft warning for the Chesapeake Bay, but we were pretty determined to get to Rock Hall. Luckily, this was a short trip of about 11 miles total.

A sporty ride

Our friend Kim met us at the dock and took us to a great party. The food was amazing and the entertainment – live music and oyster shuckiing relays – made the bouncy trip worth it tenfold.

Shucking relay (language warning!)
Evening at Rock Hall

After a night at the dock, we walked to a coffee shop for breakfast before we left for Kent Island. Rock Hall has a large population of people who make a living fishing, oystering, and crabbing.

Trap stacks on the docks
Comorants hanging in the harbor

Sunday’s weather was far more lovely and we were able to get the sails up and turn the motor off for a while. The wind was perfect so we were speeding at 6+ knots/hour.

Such a great day on the water

We are starting to plan our route south. I have some upcoming work that requires us to have reliable internet and a few trips when I will need access to airports, but in between those days we’ll start heading towards warmer weather.

Buoy near the marina entrance
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Author: Chris McLean

Sailor, reader, baker, nature lover.

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