The summer weekends were spent cruising the Chesapeake Bay, exploring the
rivers. When the water got too shallow for 'Oasis' we
switched to our Kayaks and enjoyed the solitude and the wildlife, much of
which was new to us. Just double click on the image and you will
see it full size.
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Fishing for supper on the Patuxent River on a still summer evening in July. |
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The weather was hot in July & August, Hazel stays cool on the helm. |
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Always a nervous moment! The bridge that links Solomon's Island accross the Patuxent River. We made it with room to spare. |
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This picture is for real, we enjoyed some spectacular sunsets. This one up the Patuxent River. |
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Fitting the new Harken Mainsheet Traveller after damaging the old one coming up from Antigua. It works superbly. |
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Maintenance goes on. Sail mending at anchor. |
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Maintenance goes on at sea. Hazel enjoying a calm, warm run on the foredeck. |
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Two of the many Ospreys that make their home on the channel marks on the Chesapeake Bay. We had hours of enjoyment watching them learn to fish. |
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A Lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. |
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Another of the Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses. |
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At anchor in historic St Mary's Bay. We enjoy solitude! |
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Replica of a ship that traded Tobacco from Virginia to England, trade goods to Africa and slaves back to Virginia. |
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Replica ship in her berth, St Mary's. |
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Contented at the end of another wonderful day. |
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Hazel in her Kayak having explored upstream. These are great boats and store easily in the forepeake. |
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Steve returning from an expedition up river. |
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'Oasis' tucked up under the shore, the water was very shallow but the protection from the wind and thunderstorm that night was great! |
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This one's for Graham & Belinda!! |
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Swinging on the hook on a sunny day. |
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An Otter at Solomon's Island. |
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Lighthouse at Solomon's Island Maritime Museum. |
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Experimenting with using the poles as a crane. It worked! |
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