24 June 2016 –
Everyone on the dock was trying to figure out where to go with the forecasted rain approaching. We looked at the forecast for Annapolis and decided to head there for the weekend.
We encountered no rain, and had a glorious motor sail across the Bay. Friends at the marina reported major rain and thunder – we were glad to have gone when we did.
Along the way looking out over the water we kept seeing what appeared to be small fins – Christina first thought they were small sharks swimming in unison but quickly realized that didn’t make sense. It wasn’t until we were tied to a mooring ball and saw them up close that we realized they were rays and the “double fins” we were seeing were the raised tips of their wings. Based on their behaviour we reckon it may be mating season for them. (Photo found on the internet from Smithsonian Environmental Research Center)
The weather was awesome and it was great to spend two days and nights on a mooring ball and enjoying our favorite restaurants.
For those keeping track, the dinghy performed wonderfully and got us around the harbor with no issues or problems.
We had a pleasant trip back to Rock Hall on Sunday, albeit with no wind.