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This is a popular anchorage with convenient access to enjoyable amenities. Restaurants and shops are a short walk. Robert’s market is convenient to stock up on staples such as milk, bread and eggs. The closest large grocery store is Harris Tweed, which is 2 miles away. Enter from the Masonboro inlet with coordinates at 34° 11' 3.12'', -77° 48' 56.89'' Anchorage Banks Channel 34° 12' 12.34'', -77° 48' 14.53'' Dingy Dock Wynn Plaza waterfront park 2 Waynick Blvd Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 34° 12' 30.02'', -77° 47' 48.69'' Wrightsville Beach Bridge 34° 13' 5.55'', -77° 48' 44.7'' Bascule VHF 13 Will open on the hour from 7 AM to 7 PM. Marina Seapath Yacht Club 330 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 34° 12' 44.73'', -77° 48' 21.06'' 910.256.3747 VHF Ch. 16 seapathyachtclub.com We never stayed here. It was added to our notes since we believe it could accommodate larger catamarans and looked like the first place to call. Website says it can accommodate vessels up to 150 feet and an 8 foot draft. Based on image, looks like catamarans will be on T-docks or outer edge. Wireless internet, power, and water. Fuel, showers, laundry facilities, ice, beverages, marine supplies, and pump-out are at the Dock house at the head of the transient dock.

St Leonard Creek off of the Patuxent River Our first reason to go here was to experience Vera's White Sands Restaurant. Although we knew the restaurant has been stripped of its past character, it was still fun to imagine what it was like. The second reason was the anchorage location. We met someone at Solomon's Island who said this is his favorite anchorage, and we know why. Our map has a caution for the depth. That may be incorrect. Later we learned that our depth reader was occasionally giving false reading. No problem, the underwater growth must have reached a point where it caused some interference. I am leaving it on the map until I confirm it during our next visit. NOAA chart 12264 Vera’s White Sands Restaurant and Marina Restaurant phone number is 410-586-1182 Marina phone number is 410-474-9917 1200 White Sands Drive Lusby, MD 20657 38.42115020, -76.48662710 Restaurant hours vary and were closed on Monday and Tuesday, so recommend checking their Facebook page. Their Facebook page will also list daily hour changes (i.e. due to poor weather). Anchorage at Rollins Cove is very calm and holding is good. Spectacular scenery. Watching the cows is the best. Location: 38 24.280 N 076 29.028 W Another catamaran was anchored north of Vera’s, from a local we were told to stay to the right of the sand bar. Dingy ride from Rollins Cove anchorage to Vera’s White Sands restaurant and marina is an easy going 1 mile. As of 2023 dock B is for restaurant patrons and transients. We asked and were allowed to fill jerry cans with water using the water spickets at the dock. Bring a hose. As of 2023 the marina looks like it only has slips for smaller monohulls. The fuel tanks were covered. It was the end of September, and we did not know if it was seasonal or permanent. The gas prices made me think the fuel tanks were closed for a while. There are no visible pump out stations.

This is a hidden gem. Town feels as charming and inviting as a Hallmark movie. People are friendly. Breton Bay, off Potomac River Lat / Lon: N 38° 17.155' / W 076° 38.291' Website: www.visitstmarysmd.com/site/detail/leonardtown-wharf-park State Hwy 326, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 475-9791 leonardtown.somd.com Dingy Dock: Plenty of space at the Wharf, with good cleats. It was about a 2 mile dingy ride from where we anchored to the wharf. Restaurants: easy to walk to several of them in town. Grocery: We walked 2.4 miles from the wharf to Food Lion. Point Lookout road is busy and there were sidewalks most of the way, there was a path in the grass for the other parts. The kayak trail ends close to the grocery store (and laundramat). There are some smaller stores in the town close to the wharf. There is a trolly on weekends that would take you from the wharf to the Food Lion. True adventure to try next visit: take dingy to wharf, then either take inflatable kayaks or rent them and go to winery / kayak stop close to Food Lion and laundromat, and then kayak back. Note as of 2023: Leonardtown Wharf future plans are to add water and pump out.

Anchored (38 44.509 N, 76 32.364W) on September 12, 2023: scenic, quiet, one sailboat, one powerboat, minimal rain, almost no wind. Other reviewers said it is rolly. It was rolly for us during the nighttime, especially since there was a storm with winds from the west, but we were fine. Another Catamaran anchored close to the wall (Fairhaven cliffs), which was most likely for west wind protection. Caution: crab pot field if you cut across the channel from the north, if low visibility we recommend staying between the buoys. Herrington Harbour South marina has lots of great reviews. 7149 Lake Shore Drive North Beach, MD 20714 410-741-5100 VHF 9 www.herringtonharbour.com 38 43 34.02 -76 32 33.01 Have fuel, water, pump out, laundry, swimming pools, restaurants Clean, had beautiful boats, some large ones Herrington Harbour North is too shallow.

Anchorages · South channel range has wakes during the day and poor shore access. · Ashley river has good reviews to ride out substantial knots (i.e. 30) and gusts (i.e. 40). · Mile 469 and mile 465 has a bottom full of debris, every reviewer said not to anchor there since the debris from the bridge snags anchors and makes it necessary to cut and leave them there since they cannot be retrieved. May 2023 we anchored next to the USS Yorktown. Directions: Follow cooper river inlet to Charleston Harbor Marina. Holding was good. As stormy weather approached, the waves to dingy dock at Charleston Maritime Center made it too far and dangerous to reach by dingy. Lesson learned is to check all potential weather changes, even for a short window. Dingy Dock Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29401 32° 47' 19.45'', -79° 55' 27.82'' 843-853-3625 www.cmcevents.com in 2023 dingy dock fee is $10 / day. I believe you pay on the second floor.

While we should learn how to adapt to the current temperature, we admit that we are spoiled and use air conditioning / heating systems on board. You can imagine how we respond when the air conditioner has a high P5 fault code in the middle of a super-hot day. Well, you don't have to imagine since this video Clearing air conditioner fault - YouTube tells the story.

I almost felt bad that I enjoyed kayaking around the anchorage and walking in the state park more than going into town. This is a beautiful place to anchor if you are looking for a chance to just enjoy the moment. The town has a few small shops and plenty of restaurants. It seems to be a place for long weekends with a focus on fishing and relaxation. Tiki Bar seems to the place where most people hand out. Dingy ride from the anchorage by Myrtle Point Park is long and bumpy. Okay to do once buy no desire to do it again. Unless staying at a marina, services are laundry and groceries are not easily accessible. Mill Creek anchorage by Myrtle Point Park coordinates were 38 20.171 N and 76 30.164 W; boats come during the weekend, but overall is a quiet and beautiful place to be. While anchorage by Myrtle Point Park, wanted to see if Blackstone Marina is good for pump-out and water …. Let me know if it is. There is a pump-out at the Solomons County Dingy Dock; we did not feel we could get our vessel there, nor it would be long enough.

Harbormaster: 410-263-7973, VHF17 Depth: 15 to 25 feet. Mooring: #1 - #40 are first come first serve, call Harbormaster to pay once attached, $35/night in 2023; there are other mooring balls but usually for smaller vessels; well protected area so little movement from currents. Anchorage: just before channel becomes a Y, but be mindful of tourist vessels and the navy anchorage area. Water: call Harbormaster and go to dock before 11am on Monday - Thursday; free if already on mooring ball, else $10. Pumpout: go to marinas docks or call pumpout boat at 410-320-6852 (VHF 17) for service Wednesday thru Sunday from 9 to 5 (which is $5 per tank plus $1 after 50 gallons); note some marinas who have a Maryland grant may only charge $5, private pumpout places may charge anything they like. Dingy docks: free and available at the end of every street ending at water (map on the website),may leave dingy at the dock for 2 nights, maximum of 10 nights a year, must tell harbormaster; some docks limit dingy to 12 feet and 25 hp engine; the dingy dock at ego alley (Kunta Kinte Park) allows dingys up to 17 feet. Water taxi: 410-263-0033, VHF 68 with hours usually 10 am – 10 pm and costs between $4 – 9 each way, depending on how far you go, pay with cash of the “Where in Annapolis App”. Showers: get token from Harbormaster and they are located next to the main door (second floor). Public restrooms: best are in the Naval academy museum (need ID when going through security), Harbormaster building, state capitol in basement (need ID). Trash and recycling: bins located behind a small building in parking lot by Harbormaster building, Susan Campbell Park. Laundry: unknown. Groceries: take dingy to Amos Garrett Waterfront Park, walk 1.6 miles to Safeway; there was another smaller convenience store about halfway; by Uber there is a Trader Joe’s close to the mall, Whole Foods and Target (and Home Depot) are within 5 miles; Lidl is close to Kohl’s and Chick Filet. Snacks: CVS is a short walk, wine store close to ego alley. Free things to do: Naval Academy museum campus and church; see where George Washington resigned in the State Capitol; walk around and see cute houses. What to expect: a lot of activity on Friday and Saturday nights; many stores and restaurants are closed on Monday, sailing classes. Marine stores: Bacon Sails and Marine supply, 116 Legion Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401; phone is 410-263-4880; www.baconsails.com.

This week we left the marina with no plans to stop at another marina for over 2 months. For the last 2 weeks I was in a whirlwind of what to stock. For some reason I kept believing we were forgetting something. Last night I started laughing hysterically when it hit me that I was trying to control my environment instead of just allowing God to provide what we needed. You have to understand, marinas are comfortable places since they provide access to all of the water we could possibly use, have great land amenities and are located close to grocery stores and restaurants. Leaving the marina means we will minimize water usage since our tank only holds 185 gallons, food will be whatever we thought of bringing and disposing of waste becomes a challenge. But I have to remember that I need to be pushed out of my comfort zone and into new adventures. So whatever happens, happens. You know what? I can't think of a single princess or adventure movie where they packed or used a toothbrush, or even luggage in most cases. They just go off into the unknown and some how everything just works at the end.

When my nephew was 4 years old, he taught me how to play basketball. He began every new skill with "Aunt Tina, someday when you play in the NBA, this is how you will .... (dribble, shoot, pass, etc.)". He would show me how to do it and then I would take my best shot. After about 45 minutes I did the awful by telling him there was very little chance of me playing in the NBA. At the time I thought I did well since my excuse was being too old. Years later I felt guilty for telling him I placed a limit on myself. Even though he didn't remember it, I apologized. I reminded him that he has the potential to overcome anything. I still don't have the desire to develop the skills to be a famous basketball player in the NBA and I am more than okay with that. However, I do have the desire to pray for and encourage him, my niece, their teammates and friends. I may not have the skills to teach them how to excel at one of their activities, but I do believe God will guide myself and others to be the example that says, "Someday when you discover the talents God has given you to achieve your purpose, this is how you will shine".

There are stories to tell, interesting .... boring .... I don't know. Cleatus, Shelly and the land of Bidas have become a part of my life. God must have a purpose for blessing me with their imagination. I hope sharing their adventures add of bit of joy to your life and inspire you to discover so many of the cool things this world has to offer. P.S. This picture was taken by accident. It reminds how some of the most memorable moments are the unplanned ones.