Well, we were up early and had the boat all ready to leave. Started the engine and turned on all the electronics. However, the Autopilot and half of the display on the wind indicator were not working. Made a phone call and ended up motoring 12 miles north (remember we're supposed to be going SOUTH) to Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall to have it checked out. It took about an hour for the technician to find a loose wire. Checked everything out and we were underway. We pointed Dreamboat south down the bay into stronger winds and lumpier seas than were forecast. After 19 southbound miles of that we were passing the entrance to Annapolis' harbor. A quick consultation between the Admiral and the Captain resulted in the decision to snug up for the night at a mooring in downtown Annapolis. The Captain.
Wonderful finish to our false start! Moored in Annapolis Harbor, we were smack in the middle of a sailboat race of Optimists! I felt like I was back in school again. These kids in their miniature boats could not have been more than 9 years old. It was like watching bumper sailboat chaos. We were almost rear ended at least twice. In the distance were two more Friday night races and to our left was a Navy football game, complete with the band. Add that to tour boats, kayaks, cruising sailboats, water taxis, and the Harbourmaster! We could not have had a better ending to our first cruising adventure day. ..... The Admiral