The last three weeks have been consumed with preparation for the cruise. Thanks to the assistance and support of family and friends, Second Wind and her crew are ready.
Our departure from the Magothy River was celebrated by two natives in kayaks who paddled out, with the rising sun, to toss native made lei onto the decks of Second Wind for good luck. John and Bobby, dear friends, blessed the start of the journey with their warm well wishes and gifts. Cece and I spent the day wearing the lei and enjoying a smile. Even now they hang from the mast step as good luck charms.
The first days run began in a morning light so bright that we were blinded to the mileage marker buoy that was hidden amongst the sparkle of an early fall sun on the water...Bang ! What was that. Cece was really glad that Bob was at the helm. But no apparent harm done and the rest of the day was beautiful, crisp, mild temps and following seas that pushed us into a delightful area south of Annapolis called North Beach. It is wonderful traveling off season on the bay when you have virtually any place to yourself. We occupied ourselves by taking a 3 mil walk around the marina looking at all the boats snugged up in their slips, either because of the threat of last weeks hurricane or already winterized for the end of the season. A few looked tired, a few looked odd, and many of them looked liked somethings only in our dreams.
We left North Beach again to brilliant sunshine creating a glistening path to navigate as we head eastward to get back to the bay. BANG! What was that! This time Cece at the helm hit a crab pot. Luckily, again no harm done, but I think we'll sleep in tomorrow and let the sun do its dancing while we sit safely in the harbor, not wanting to tempt strike 3! Happily we have stopped for the night in one of our favorite towns, Solomon Island, Maryland. Something like a small Maine seatown only with nicer weather and a longer sailing season.
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