Saturday, May 21st We are anchored off St. Mary's River which is off the Potomac. We were in Deltaville last night. We intended to anchor but the anchorage was full by the time we arrived, so we docked at Deltaville Marina. We left the dock at 6 AM this morning with the sails raised and sailing against the tide. By afternoon we were straight into the wind and still against the tide. Bad day to get anywhere. We had hoped for Solomons Island, but that will wait for another day. The boat continues to hum along without any engine problems although Bill curses the fuel it eats. I am just glad it runs!
Sunday, May 22nd We left the anchorage in St. Mary's early under sail. The wind and tide stayed with us so we maintained approximately 5 knots into the Patuxent River and Solomons Island. We arrived just after lunch and in time to watch the ceremony at the yacht club for the blessing of the fleet. We anchored in the same area we used on our way South in 2009, but we didn't recognize it until we arrived. This is the anchorage where we had a close encounter with a cement boat. We took the dinghy ashore for a walk and to watch the blessing of the boats out in the river, and then to the marina for ice. It threatens rain. Our goal tomorrow is Annapolis, 50 kn miles, but the tide and wind have not been with us the past few days, so it is probably a reach.

Monday, May 23rd The weather report for the afternoon has small craft warnings - 25 kt winds. So we stay put until noon and then move into Calvert Marina here in Solomon's Island. We didn't like the poor holding we were at anchor in. Hopefully, we can move along tomorrow.