Late Summer Cruise – Aug 29 – Sept 5

Grab your knife and fork. We are going on a week-long culinary exploration of the on the Late Summer Cruise.

Saturday, August 29 – Sail out on a short passage to Rock Creek, off the Patapsco River. We plan to anchor in Wall Cove, just to the left after you enter the creek. If you want to use a marina, you have two choices, Maryland Yacht Club or Fairview Marina. For dinner this evening, we’ll dinghy over to Fairview Marina to visit Sam & Maggie’s Dockside Grill. Those of you who have been here before will remember the excellent food and friendly staff.

Sunday, August 30 – Cross the Bay to Rock Hall. We are planning to stop over at North Point Marina, home of the friendliest marina staff on the Bay. They will help us arrange transportation to Ford’s Seafood Restaurant, a quirky, down-home place where you’ll get good food at good prices. This is the place where the local people go, so plan on having a great time.

Monday, August 31 – Today is a sail to one of our favorite marinas, Lankford Bay Marina, located on Davis Creek off of Langford Creek (yes, the spellings are correct) off the Chester River. Today you are on your own for dinner, but the marina staff can help you arrange a ride back to nearby Rock Hall if you would prefer to eat there.

Tuesday, September 1 – A “lay day” at Lankford Bay Marina. You can take a look at the boat repair operation there is just spend a day hanging around the pool. Tonight is Mexican burrito night at the marina. The fleet is supplying all of the makings for build-your-own burritos in the marina’s pavilion.

Wednesday, September 2 – See if you can brave the challenge of sailing up the winding Chester River to Chestertown. The Chester will have you going through all points of the compass, so bring determination and patience. Watch out for the shoals at the “Devil’s Reach” where the river bends sharply to the left.  Dock at the Chestertown Marina alongside the replica schooner Sultana, if she is in town. Tonight we will visit Watershed Alley Restaurant for dinner.

Thursday, September 3 – Let’s take a walk! Chestertown has a designated walking tour of historic and architecturally significant houses. We can take a very shortened group walk to view some of the most interesting in the downtown area. Take some time to get lost in the stacks at The Bookplate, one of the most unusual bookstores that you will ever see. Tonight is a special treat – dinner at The Kitchen at the Imperial. Operated by local chef Steve Quigg, The Kitchen is a labor of love as he brings casual fine dining to higher level of quality.

Friday, September 4 – We start on our way home by sailing back down the winding Chester River, stopping at our last marina location at Castle Harbour Marina on Kent Island. Just outside of the marina gate you will find a wonderful pub restaurant, The Pour House. Tonight is a dinner celebrating good friends, visits to interesting places, and lots of great food along the way.

Saturday, September 5 – Homeward bound! Enjoy a last sail up the Chesapeake Bay to Middle River, or wherever your boat calls home.

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