Tobacco River to Point Lookout

It was another great day on the Potomac River.  The sun was out again and temperatures reached the low 70s.  Little to no wind.  So, we motored the entire day.  Tide was with us most of the way and we made good speed (7 knots top and always over 6). 

Today there were naval exercises which caused us to remain close to the Maryland side of the Potomac and maintain contact with the navy range control vessels as we moved from one special purpose buoy to another to stay out of the danger zone.  Carla was amazed at the sound of large naval guns and the roar of low flying jets.  I told her she needed to hear an army artillery battery firing rounds for effect as it was much more impressive than what we heard today.

We also were happy to see the Chardonnay, a 60 foot ketch belonging to Scott and Freddie returning from the Seven Seas Cruising Association Gam.  Scott did not leave the Rhode River until the Bay settled some after Hurricane Joaquin.  We passed each other just south of the US 301 Bridge.  The weather was poor when Scott entered the Bay but got better every minute on the way home to the Capital Yacht Club.

We refueled at the Lookout Point Marina and anchored a short distance away up Smith Creek.  Carla made another great landing at the fuel dock.  We found a very secluded spot with good protection and depth.  We should sleep soundly tonight.