St. Michaels to Oxford

October 6 - 7

The marina had a great price for diesel, so we fueled up, filled the water tank and were just getting ready to depart when a dinghy pulled up.  It was Bill and Lisa from the Krogen 48, "Changing Courses".  Garry and I had first met them back in Toledo Beach before we began our journey.  Now, they too are living aboard and heading south --- we'll certainly be seeing them again along the way.

Wind and waves precluded any big move, so we headed just across the way to an anchorage in Leed's creek.  As forecast, the wind continued through the night and into the next day.  So with storms rolling in, we moved to a secure dock at the Miles River Yacht Club.  We took advantage of the nice shower facilities and managed to get through cocktails on Day Dreams before the storms began.  Thunder, lightning, wind --- marina was a good move!

October 8 - 9

Continuing down the east side of the Chesapeake, the next stop was the historic town of Oxford.  The "Star Nationals" sailboat races were in full swing.

These are all the same (one design) small, 

2-person sailboats.  The festivities will continue through the weekend.

We dodged the Oxford ferry (it's been around a while!)




and proceeded about a mile or so to a beautiful
anchorage on Trippe Creek.  There was plenty of space surrounded by palatial homes set on large properties.

Plenty of room with only 5 boats anchored.  We enjoyed a lovely evening just chillin'.



Thursday morning it was time to hop into the dinghy to go check out the town of Oxford.

After tying up at the Hinkley dinghy dock, we set off on foot.  Past the oldest original building circa 1600's















First stop, Cutts & Case boatyard, known for building and restoring all manner of wooden boats.












              Just one of many examples




We walked through "town" - a few shops, a small grocery and many well-kept colonial style homes












before enjoying lunch at the historic Robert Morris Inn















Can you say "Crab Cake"????

Time to head back to the dinghy dock.



After a little cruise through the many marinas, back to the anchorage for cocktails and dinner.




The spectacular full moon marked the end of a lovely evening.