7-27-10 thru 8-2-10 Martin (18) & Ben (16) grew up sailing the Bay, at least a week every year. This year, following the wind, we headed North to Worton Creek and Elks Neck, where the swimming was great, with no jelly fish. Exploring Beach Island, on the Susquehanna Flats was fun, and we made plans to camp there some day. Havre de Grace, MD, was our first shore leave, where we cooled off with ice cream cones, and I let the kids go off exploring this interesting town. In the meantime, I relaxed aboard Serenity, watching the Acela trains cross the old RR bridge.
Continuing South, the variable winds forced us a little too close to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, prompting the military police to flagged us down, giving the boys a little thrill.
A nor’easter moved in sending us on a wild ride, where the boys and I alternated steering, making it to Annapolis in record pace. The Capital of MD has always been one of our favorite spots. Anchoring in Back Creek, gives you the best of both worlds, a protected refuge, but close enough to walk to the hustle and bustle of the inner harbor.
We invited my brother Hector and his family out for a day of sailing. We picked them up at Sandy Pt., on what seemed like a really calm day, but the wind picked up and Serenity was able to show what she could do. Later we went swimming at the Sandy Pt. beach, before the boy’s and I bid goodbye and sailed off into the sunset.
Baltimore was our final destination, mooring at our favorite spot on pier 5, with a birds eye view of a Heart concert, right next to us at the Pier 6 Pavilion. Spending a week 24/7 with your kids is tough, but a great way to get to know them. Thanks Boys.
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