Today we made it to Chesapeake City, Maryland. Initially, we anchored, but changed our minds after seeing the forecast. Rain and cold, so we contacted the local marina and got a slip.
As I was pulling into the slip, the dockhand yelled and told me they require ALL boats to back into slips. For those who don’t know, maneuverable powerboats back in, not sailboats. As sailboats go, my full keel is probably one of the worst at backing up.
This bothered me enough that had I not already paid for the slip, I’d have gone back on anchor and taken my chances with the rain and cold.
With the help of two dockhands and almost melting my bow thruster, I was able to back into the slip. Ugh.
Enough complaining, we have our heat and we’re enjoying the evening on Odyssey. Sue did great the last 2 travel days. She’s getting around easier and has been able to help out with docking and anchoring.
We have the heater on high, power for the heating pad, showers with unlimited hot water, and a Tiki bar 50 feet away. Does life get any better?
Kurt & Sue Sail 