With a reasonably early start to the day, bearing in mind Buddy needs his morning constitutional, we head off down the Sassafras back into Chesapeake Bay.
We hope to do some sailing for once reasonable northerly winds haver been forecast. However, this was not to be and as usual we were 'motor-sailing' our way down to towards Baltimore. However, when we got to the mouth of the Patapsco River (who knew Baltimore was on the Patapsco?) and were faced with at least another two hours going up river to get to the city, we decided we didn't really need to go there anyway and anchored in Rock Creek on the southern shore of the river.
Tuesday 21st October
We awake to a weather forecast that promises quite strong northwest winds for the next two days and guess which direction is unprotected in our current position? So we decide maybe Baltimore Harbour might be a good place to be, so waisting no time we head up-river and into Baltimore's inner harbour.
There's an anchoring spot within the harbour with good protection from the north and after dropping two anchors (wouldn't want to hit any of the power boats on the dock behind us)
we settle in for some city living.Wednesday 22nd October
After a blowy night (slept much better knowing we had two anchors out) it's time for a trip to shore with Buddy. Carol has 'cast-off' duty.
Baltimore harbour area belies the city's bad reputation. Apart from the serious commercial ocean-going traffic which includes Tugs, container ships, cruise ships and navy vessels,
the harbour is ringed with up-scale condominiums and their marina facilities. Close buy is West Marine, a huge supermarket and other stores. The wind promises to continue blowing like crazy so we'll spend the day here.
