What a delightful day! Especially after yesterday. No groundings, no wrapped lines, no sweat running down our noses. The temperature must have been at least ten degrees lower than yesterday, plus there was a nice breeze blowing. We were able to sail all the way from the Patuxent River to Annapolis. Had all four sails up. Moved along at 5 to 6 knots. Best sail we've had in a long time.
Solaris followed close behind us. Their jib sheet got away from them, and the sail was flopping around. The roller-furling wouldn't work, but they finally managed to furl it by hand.
When we got close to Annapolis, we decided not to go into the main harbor but to anchor in nearby Whitehall Bay. I called the Solaris on the VHF and told them our plans, so they wouldn't follow us and overshoot Annapolis. They want to visit Dale's mother in Annapolis.
Whitehall Bay turned out to be an ideal place to anchor. Quiet and peaceful with lots of trees on the shore and multi-million dollar homes. After we anchored, a dozen other boats came in and anchored, but there was plenty of room.
Unfortunately, we were invaded by flies. We'd swat one and a dozen more would take its place. Roy took down the plastic and canvas wall around the doghouse and put up the screen. First time we've ever used it. We went to all those Central American countries without being bothered by insects; then we come to the United States and get chewed up. Once the screen was in place, we were able to zap nearly all the flies on the boat without acquiring more. What a relief!
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