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Drum Point Lighthouse that was located
at the entrance to the Patuxent River |
We left Tangier Island at 7:30 a.m. with hopes for a smoother day. The wind was predicted to be diminished, but there was a 40% chance of rain. We could see a rain cell to our north, but we never caught up to it. It was another cold day, but the seas were much calmer. We piloted mostly from below to keep warm. We arrived at Solomons, Maryland at 1 p.m. and were welcomed to a sunny sky and temperatures that warmed up to the 70's. Solomons was a stark contrast from Tangier Island.
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| View from the Marina |
There are more than 20 marinas listed in the cruising guide. We stayed a Zahniser's on the recommendation from one of the two sailboats that with us made up the entire transient community in Tangier the night before. Zahniser's is located on Back Creek off the Patuxent River. This has to be one of the largest areas of marinas on the Eastern Seaboard. The area is very well protected and the town, though small, is very attractive. We walked through town that was dotted with small shops , restaurants and ice cream stands. There was a nice Boardwalk with many historical plaques. We walked around Calvert Marine Museum where the Drum Point Lighthouse is now located. We had multiple dinner choices. We ate at Stoneys and enjoyed fresh local oysters and crab cakes.
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