June 13, 2026 Crossing into Maryland, My Maryland

 Saturday and Sunday   June 13-14, 2026    Regatta Point Marina to Solomons Island Yacht Club     61 Miles and 6.2 Hours

Front came through at nightfall on Friday at Deltaville.  Strong NE winds, gusts, lightning, rain.  All the usual stuff.  We were on the outside of their main dock which was more exposed to the waves, so got a bit of a rocking for a few hours before it all settled down.   Sunshine and lighter NE winds in the morning.  Blew the worst of the heat and humidity away which made for a pleasant cruise up the bay.   Still very open waters and just a bit more chop than Thursdays run.   Crossed over from VA to MD sometime during the trip.  Lighthouses are the only things of note further offshore and today we passed Point No Point lighthouse.  Built 1901-1903. Still in service but unmanned.   

Open waters everywhere you look.  Slight chop but still a comfortable ride

Point No Point lighthouse. Good roosting place for pelicans.

Made it to Solomons and the Solomons Island Yacht Club.  Stayed here previously while doing the Great Loop.  Great people.  It is a bit more exposed to the open entrance area to Solomons, so we're getting some wave action from passing boats.  Tied to the outside of their main dock.   Invited to the club bar with a few free drink coupons.  Then opted to partake in one of their club dinners.  $15 per person beats going to a local restaurant.   Walk across the street after dinner to their Pier and Promenade to watch the sunset.  Just part of the tradition here.

Navigating sailboat traffic as we enter Solomons

Cloud cover making for a less than spectacular sunset.

Nice sunrise on Sunday.   Watched the F1 race from Barcelona - thank you Starlink and Apple TV. Then made the 2.2. mile trek up to the Weis Market grocery store for a few provisions.  Repacking my bags outside the store and as a husband and wife were leaving asked if I was a boater and needed a lift back to a marina.  Very gracious offer and saved that extra walking.  Great southern hospitality as expected - after all, Maryland is still below the Mason-Dixon line!!  Newish Italian Restaurant La Vela up at Zahniser's Marina has been getting rave reviews.  Made reservations for Sunday dinner.  Small place but very good meal.  Even got back before the next front came through. Small craft advisory posted for Sunday and Monday, so undetermined if we'll leave Monday or wait for a very nice forecasted day on Tuesday.  Footnote: Six years ago today, June 14, 2020 we crossed our wake on our Great Loop trip!

5:15 Sunrise over Solomons Harbor on Sunday morning

Journey for June 13, 2026