SOON PHASE VIII
August 8, 2012
Yup, we are heading back to Solomons at the end of this month to continue the dream. Having made the decision to winter over there, we have been seeking advice from those who know the Chesapeake in the winter. Nearly every one said don’t do it. However, we think we may have chosen a harbor that may not be as exposed to the darkest side of winter there specifically the location close to the Bay and the Pax River. For sure there are some things with which we must deal. Marinas turn the water off at the docks. Ice on the docks is dangerous. Auxiliary heat will be required for the boat as on board heat pumps cease operation below 40 degree water temperature. So, why do it? Why not just sail south to the Keys as originally planned? We have several reasons to do it. The late summer and fall on the Bay, we are told, offers wonderful opportunities to visit places that are crowded in the summer. We have never seen the leaves change in the area. It is part of the adventure. We can always get in the MSU and head south. Knowing we may never pass that way again (weather wise) why not see how it works. We get the Froze Toes merit badge and see stuff not seen by us before. We will take it in two phases: VIII will be September and October and phase IX will be after the holidays in deep winter or not.