Sept. 2021 Vacation - Days 7 & 8 - Anchoring Out (Wye River & ... Osprey Point/Newark????)

 

Friday

We left Saint Michael's just before Noon on Friday for the short trip over to the Wye River.  We knew there would be wind, but we were surprised at how choppy it was as we entered the mouth of the Miles River and into the Eastern Bay.  Fortunately, it was a short trip and we were soon at Bennet Point, where it started to calm down.

After passing the Bennet Point Light, we were in the Wye River.  Our destination, from the Waterway Guide, was Dividing Creek, so we headed up river to that point, admiring the scenery as we went.

As we approached Dividing Creek, we donned our "Marriage Savers", bluetooth headsets so we could communicate from the bow and helm without yelling to be heard.  (It's really hard to yell with a nice friendly tone... hence the name.)  They're deemed essential equipment for couples anchoring.  Dividing Creek was crowded, so I choose a small cove just west of there, and we got the anchor down and after a few attempts, the hook was set.

Wearing our "Marriage Savers"

Hook is set, snubber connected

Post snubber loop lays inside the anchor locker

After getting the hook set, we had a quick lunch of dumplings and leftover crab.  Then we sat back and admired the view.  During the afternoon, we each had time for our hobbies... vicky tried her luck at crabbing (first mistake, she didn't throw me overboard... I'm bad luck when fishing).  I flew my drone for fun and happened to get some good photos.

Crabbing... still no luck.

Flying my drone (just to the left of the clouds).

This fisherman stopped by to brag about his catch.

We had dinner at sunset... steak, corn and sautéed peppers with some nice red wine that Milli had brought the other day.

After cleaning up from dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed being out in the peace and quiet during the evening.

We finished the night with a bit of wine before turning in.

Saturday

We both woke up before sunrise and enjoyed the mist on the water as the sun slowly warmed the colors (and us).

This photo won the Agilent Eye photo contest!

Vicky was like a kid... maybe this was the first time she was awake at sunrise.  There were as many WeChat video calls to China as the limited internet would allow.

A Change in Plans

We finally hauled the anchor around 9:00 AM and headed out the Wye River.  

Heading out the Wye River

Originally the title of this blog post was ...(Wye River & Dunn Cove).  I was expecting to be telling you here about how we went south through the Knapp Narrows and that drawbridge and spent a wonderful evening at Dun Cove.

Instead, it was around the point that this photo was taken that the plan changed.  

I've been alluding to a deal Vicky has been working on and her need for reliable internet, WiFi, or cell signal.  The deal was growing in importance in China and after a few days of trying, we decided the best way to "get it done" was to make a quick detour home where she could easily connect, print and sign, etc.  

Thus, we headed back to Osprey Point and from there to Newark, DE for a quick night at home.

I'll let the photos tell most of the story.

Bennet Point Light (in less choppy conditions)

Just shaking my head
(They're starting ALREADY?)

Bloody Point Light marks the southern end of Kent Island

We spelled each other for the trip up the bay

There were lots of sailboats among the ships at anchor outside of Annapolis

I said lots of sailboats

I mean LOTS of sailboats!

I've been having problems with my handheld VHF in the cockpit.
(It looks like the mad cleaner strikes again!)
(I'm required to point out that Vicky figured out what was wrong.)

The John W. Brown - AIS says this is a cargo ship...
Marine Traffic calls it a "museum ship".

We docked, cleaned a bit and brought all the laundry home.  We will pick it up tomorrow with a sail to Annapolis.

Summary of Costs

Zero... Nada... Nothing... Free

Seriously, the only expenses were food brought from home, and a the generator used a bit of the diesel fuel.