Finally, after 7 1/2 weeks, the day to leave Tidewater Yacht Center had arrived! Our intended destination was the Solomon Islands - 75 miles and 9 1/2 hours away. So up and out of the marina early this morning. It was a wonderful start to the day!
The remaining 3 boats people (all leaving within four days) gathered on Amanzi for a bon voyage toast last night and Sailor Dave was up early this morning to help us on our way. He's dressed the way he is because it was in the 40's this morning! Dave and Steve untied the lines, pulled the power cords and off we went. Nothing personal Tidewater but we are very happy to be leaving!!
I think Steve was happier than me to be on the water again. He continues to work on his arm with the stretching exercises given to him by the physical therapy group. They really wanted him to stay another week ...... oh well. And they want him to come back in 4 weeks. We'll have to figure that one out. The sun was in and out most of the day, waves were less than 1 foot and the journey uneventful. We pulled into Calvert Marina about 4:30. I missed the college football games today but plan to settle in the front cabin to watch Notre Dame tonight.
Tomorrow: on to Deltaville, VA. Shorter run of 55 miles so maybe I can sleep in :-) We will be keeping our eye out for Mary Lee (Sailor Dave) and Amanzi (Mary and Lance) as they head south soon.
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