I left Mill Creek early Tuesday morning. There was another parade of boats leaving at dawn just like yesterday. One by one everyone got their anchors up and headed out. If we leave early, we can catch the fair current running south and add about 1 1/2 knots to our speed before it switches around in the early afternoon. I'm getting hang of it.
Kind of a chilly start but warmed up by 10. The dodger kept fogging up (no defrosters) and I was headed right into the sun as I was trying to pick my way around the bouys at the entrance to Mill Creek and the crab potsat the same time. I had to keep running on deck to wipe off the glass so I could see.
No wind to speak of, so it was another motoring day.
I ended up in Fisherman Cove near Deltavile Va. I was in Deltaville in June when we brought Edwards boat up from Nassau. I thought I'd try someplace new. This is a nice large cove. There are about 6 boats in here spaced very far apart. Not like last night. Quiet and peaceful after listening to the red beast for 2 days in a row.
I'll be in Norfolk by this afternoon. Another 40 mile day. Supposed to be light winds again. If I can't find a place to anchor I'll get a dock at the Bay Point Marina in Little Creek and start getting the boat spruced up for Beckie.
Beckie arrives Friday morning. Among other things she all the frozen foods she's been cooking for the offshore passages. Been awhile... can't wait
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