The alarm went off at 7:15 AM so that Pete could leave around 8. Everything was ready, packed bags waiting and Bailey anxious to take her morning walk. Well . . . you now what they say about best made plans! Pete stuck his head out of the companion way and was shocked to seed the docks under about 5 inches of water! From marks on the dock boxed, it was another couple of inches higher! Once again we need to wait to get Bailey off the boat as the decks were about 45 inches above the deck, instead of 33-ish. Since we had to wait, I quickly made breakfast and then scrubbed the bathroom.
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Today's high water in Annapolis
Glad we went yesterday! |
By 9:30, the docks were above water. Pete was able to lift Bailey off the boat and onto the dock. Bailey was carried over the deep puddles in the parking lot, walked and then placed into the car while the stuff I need to take with me was off-loaded and placed in the car. Pete and I walked back to the boat so that I could help him leave the slip. Tim thought Pete was by himself, so he came over to help. Hopefully, he and Pete will catch up later down the road.
Pete was underway by 9:40, heading out to the Narrows and wait for the 10 am bridge opening. A large power boat and smaller sail boat entered the bridge before Pete. As he emerged from under the bridge, he called out to the power boat. The power boat, and the sailboat following him, were far outside of the channel, heading to the shallows and the underwater breakwater! Thankfully, they heard and avoided big trouble.
Bailey and I picked up the last of the packages delivered to Mears Marina, before heading over to the storage garage to put away the last of the non important stuff. Then it was off to Middletown to pickup extra dog food and catch lunch at Burger King. We were back at Debi's by 2. Of course Pete and I touched base a number of times just to chat.
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| Rainbow cloud |
The engine ran very well after being quiet for a good part of the summer. Due to the very high water, the ebb current was quite strong. It is wonderful to cruised in the high 7's and low 8's mph. At times, he was doing 9! The current remained favorable for 6 hours, down to Cove Point. Another remarkable notation is that now that we have a working RPM meter, Pete noticed that at our normal cruising speed, PEKABU is traveling about 0.2 miles faster than before she had her new bottom paint. It is a different brand and a slightly harder ablative than the previous paint we used. Every little bit of speed helps on long days. Being able to use the jib for about 5 hours also helped to speed up the travel and with a wind out of the NE the enclosure once again proved it worth!
Today's usual 9-10 hour day wound up being 8! Went up to Spring Cove Marina, Back Creek anchorage was already full so he headed back to Mill Creek. By 6 PM, anchor was dropped in Mill Creek, which is off to the right once entering Solomons' harbor.
Dinner hit the spot after a long day. It was one of the packets of Tortellini and Meatballs. After reading for a short while Pete called me to say good night!
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ P & K
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