Sunday we went for a jog before leaving Herrington Harbor around noon. Winds were light and on the nose, but we managed another 15 miles today. We spent the night at Flag Harbor marina. The next day we left around 11:30 to a light breeze on the nose again. Winds stayed around 8-10 and with some tweaking, I was able to get 4-5 knots and tacking through 85 degrees. Higher winds we can get 80 degrees, but normally wider than the 85 in these light breezes. I was very pleased with the results. Makes me think we have at least a few more years in the sail. We made it another 10 miles down and had our first anchorage in the Solomons at Mill Creek. Beautiful area and look forward to spending some quality time there next summer.
The days have been in the mid 60's, but nights in the mid 40's. So, as usual, we are chasing the warm weather south. That is why we are sailing during the warmest hours of 11-4. The sun is always shining, so the cockpit is nice and warm.
Tuesday brought our first tail winds of 15-20 knots from the NW. We sailed out of the anchorage and made 45 miles today. Absolutely gorgeous day. We saw our first pelican, so we know we are heading in the right direction. We have also crossed over to VA. We are in another Mill Creek in the Wicomico River.
We have expedited our plans to work towards Norfolk on every day the sun is shining. We may be there for this weekend now. All about staying warm. Strange to think Yumsuch would be put to bed for weeks in NY.
"It's not the ship so much as the skillful SAILING that assures the prosperous voyage."
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