We went from the Sassafras River down to Fairlee Creek where we had a lovely protected anchorage in a very small basin. It’s a tricky entrance, well-marked, but still daunting as it involved two right angle turns one after the other about twenty feet from a beach where people are standing with cameras at the ready in case you run aground. There’s also quite a current there and you have to power right through it or you will find yourself on the beach. But inside, it’s calm and pretty. The anchorage is only eighteen miles from Rock Hall, so we thought we’d have an easy day of it on Wednesday, Oct 19. 
Fairlee Creek
Well. We got underway about nine-thirty and threaded the little inlet - this time sans audience - and out into Chespeake Bay. The wind was blowing from the Southwest and gusty, and it was against the current in the Bay, setting up a steep chop. After taking spray over the bow several times and watching the anchor bounce around in the rollers, we turned around and headed back to calm and quiet Fairlee Creek. We puttered and cleaned and tried again about three in the afternoon. The wind was still strong but now it was with the current, so it wasn’t as choppy and we decided to go ahead and push on for Rock Hall.
Seven years ago, this is the town where our cat Tommie jumped ship and went exploring for two weeks. The entire town was helping us look for her (and they continued to look for her even after we got her back) and we have very fond memories of the people there. This time, though, we were paranoid about making sure Tommie stayed aboard, and she might have felt the same way, as she didn’t make much of a fuss to get out of the cabin.
We had a great time with my cousins Denny and Laura, who couldn’t have been more hospitable.
We also had some time to explore the area a little, meet with other cruisers, and we ate out a lot. We spent some time in the local marine salvage store where Dan found exactly what he was looking for - a chair and pedestal to create a taller helm that would keep him out of the sun - as well as a few things he didn't know he needed.
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| Dan's new helm seat |
The entire area is beautiful, and so friendly; Rock Hall will always have a special place in our hearts.
Today (Oct 22) we bid the town goodbye and headed down the Bay through Kent Narrows. It’s the weekend, and it was a gorgeous day, so there was a lot of activity out on Chesapeake Bay. We decided to put in for the night in Fogg Cove in St. Michael’s, where the Chesapeake Marine Museum is located. It was busy here when we anchored, but many of the boats left before sunset and now the only sound comes from the church in town that rings on the quarter hour. The forecast is for some northerly winds and maybe some rain tomorrow, so we’ll probably hang out here and explore the town tomorrow. It’ll be our 34th anniversary. I’ve already scoped out a cupcake place and a winery to visit.
Tribute to the Watermen of Rock Hall 
St Michael's
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