Fishing Bay (near Deltaville)

We spent an additional night in the Severn River since the weather wasn't cooperating. I did the laundry and babysat for Molly (Melinda's Schnauzer) while Melinda went with Teri and Denise to Walmart. We needed provisions for the rest of the trip.

June 24, 2009 - We left the Severn River and crossed Mobjack Bay (which is HUGE), around Stingray Point to Fishing Bay. I had never anchored there before as Chris and I went up the Rappahanock River instead to the opposite side of Deltaville. We were fortunate enough to have a small marina nearby where we could "land" and take Molly to shore. We also wanted to take on some fuel and water which we did the next morning. We learned a valuable lesson though--fill up the boat in the afternoon when you arrive! The next morning there were 3 sailboats all waiting for nearly an hour as 2 small power boats filled their tanks (not simultaneously). The first was a 16 ft. center console and he parked in the middle of the entire dock (big enough for two 40' vessels), the second boat zipped in right after the first even though it was obvious that three sailboats were circling to get onto the fuel dock. A Catalina 38 named "Almost" was really upset and ended up calling the marina, but it really did no good. We finally did get in, filled up with diesel and water and were on our way. Our destination was Sandy Point on the Great Wicomico River.

June 25, 2009
We motorsailed up to Sandy Point with "Polaris" and "Outrageous" and anchored in a cove that had a small beach. Celerity has a leak and Melinda and I started to count and time our bilge pump outs. Melinda was pretty convinced that it was a rudder stuffing box leak. I didn't even realize that the rudder HAD a stuffing box! In any event, the leak was obviously getting worse and it was on Melinda's mind A LOT! Also...the outboard was a big problem on the trip as it took 10-11 pulls before the motor would cough...and perhaps 11 more before it started. Dennis on Polaris came aboard with a can of STP gas treatment thinking that it may help. Melinda is convinced that the dinghy motor has a personal grudge against her!