Mid-summer Cruise
SA Aug 23 Middle River to Cornfield Creek just above Gibson Island on the Magothy River – Dinner aboard – Anchor
SU Aug 24 Cornfield Creek to Knapp’s Narrows, under the drawbridge and up Harris Creek to Dun Cove. Dinner aboard – Anchor, or, if you prefer, take a slip along the long pier at Knapp’s Narrows Marina. Restaurant options available at Knapp’s.
MO Aug 25 The Choptank is Maryland’s best sailing river, and we have great wind conditions more often than not. Sail for about 4 hours (or more) to reach Cambridge. This afternoon, we will order delivery from the nearby Italian restaurant Carmela’s Cucina. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the city park just steps from your boat – Marina.
TU Aug 26 Stretch your land legs on a morning walking tour of the mansions in the old residential district of Cambridge. This afternoon, participate in a high-spirited sailboat race from Cambridge to La Trappe Creek. Dinner aboard – Anchor
WE Aug 27 Do the racers want to keep going? it is only a short distance from La Trappe up the Choptank to the Tred Avon River where the first boat to cross in front of or in back of the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry will be declared the winner. Dinner at the Robert Morris Inn – Marina .
TH Aug 28 Retrace your steps up the Choptank to Knapp’s Narrows Marina where we will enjoy a group restaurant dinner – Marina.
FR Aug 29 If you are in a rush, it’s a long way back, but you can make it in one day if you have to. The rest of the group will take a more leisurely path up behind Poplar Island and into Eastern Bay. Overnight at a marina at Kent Narrows or at Castle Harbour Marina. Restaurant meal – Marina.
SA Aug 30 It should take 6-7 hours to sail back home from the Chester River, or stay with the group for a shorter sail across the Bay to Rock Creek off the Patapsco River. Dinner at either Sam & Maggie’s Dockside Grill or Mike’s Crab House North. Marina or anchor – your choice.
SU Aug 31 It is a very short sail back to Middle River from Rock Creek.
MO Sep 1 Labor Day – You still have a full free day for that backyard barbeque.

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