As the Admiral and I have done for the past 5 years, we headed down the Bay on a fishing, sightseeing, and relaxation cruise beginning on 30 June.
On the way down, we decided to photograph the most photographed lighthouse on the Bay, known locally as "TPL" or Thomas Point Light. It also happens to be local to us.
Next on the way was Bloody Point Light or "BPL".
The trip wouldn't be complete without a channel buoy. In this case, "84" on the southern edge of Eastern Bay.
Once in our slip at Knapps Narrows Marina, we just happened to be berthed right next to a Parker 2520XL.
Yes... I gave him a ClassicParker coozie. :wink:
This being the first time sitting next to an XL, I was suprised to see how much taller that model was next to my 'Classic'.
Look at the difference in washboard height. :shock:
Lots of "local interest" at Knapps Narrows.
After spending 2 nights at Knapps, we headed up the Choptank River to Cabin Creek in Secretary/Hurlock/East New Market (take your pick), and docked directly across from Suicide Bridge Restaurant.
Good food at Suicide Bridge Restaurant, and paddle-wheel dinner cruises too!
I took this photo as we ran back into Cabin Creek on Friday night.
We actually hit 34.4 before I had to back her down, and this was with full fuel, 4 people and 2 full coolers of beverages and ice and 'provisions' aboard.
34 kts?! I was happy!
We ran home on Saturday in SCW conditions. :shock:
The only day it didn't blow SCW was on Wed when we stayed in port and hung out at the pool.
This is Sharps Island Light at the mouth of the Choptank...
And this is the "CR" buoy...
The camera doesn't capture the fact that it was blowing between 20 and 25 kts out of the west that day. :shock:
At one point I was only traveling at 8 kts, but with my 24x9 Bennets, I was still on plane. :wink:
Didn't take any other photos going home as conditions did not permit it, but I was able to hug the western shore and eventually increased speed to 17 kts which was a whole lot better than slogging it out at 10 to 12 kts.
On the way down, we decided to photograph the most photographed lighthouse on the Bay, known locally as "TPL" or Thomas Point Light. It also happens to be local to us.
Next on the way was Bloody Point Light or "BPL".
The trip wouldn't be complete without a channel buoy. In this case, "84" on the southern edge of Eastern Bay.
Once in our slip at Knapps Narrows Marina, we just happened to be berthed right next to a Parker 2520XL.
Yes... I gave him a ClassicParker coozie. :wink:
This being the first time sitting next to an XL, I was suprised to see how much taller that model was next to my 'Classic'.
Look at the difference in washboard height. :shock:
Lots of "local interest" at Knapps Narrows.
After spending 2 nights at Knapps, we headed up the Choptank River to Cabin Creek in Secretary/Hurlock/East New Market (take your pick), and docked directly across from Suicide Bridge Restaurant.
Good food at Suicide Bridge Restaurant, and paddle-wheel dinner cruises too!
I took this photo as we ran back into Cabin Creek on Friday night.
We actually hit 34.4 before I had to back her down, and this was with full fuel, 4 people and 2 full coolers of beverages and ice and 'provisions' aboard.
34 kts?! I was happy!
We ran home on Saturday in SCW conditions. :shock:
The only day it didn't blow SCW was on Wed when we stayed in port and hung out at the pool.
This is Sharps Island Light at the mouth of the Choptank...
And this is the "CR" buoy...
The camera doesn't capture the fact that it was blowing between 20 and 25 kts out of the west that day. :shock:
At one point I was only traveling at 8 kts, but with my 24x9 Bennets, I was still on plane. :wink:
Didn't take any other photos going home as conditions did not permit it, but I was able to hug the western shore and eventually increased speed to 17 kts which was a whole lot better than slogging it out at 10 to 12 kts.
