Once again, we were up with the commercial fleet as we departed the Solomons. On days when we have gotten an early start, we have been treated to some spectacular sunrises.
As we headed south on the Chesapeake toward the Potomac, we cut through a 4 foot chop. As a result, Monarch now has a heavy coat of salt all over her exterior. Guess she gets a bath tomorrow when we get to the Capital Yacht Club in Washington, DC.
We were surprised by the substantial width of the Potomac in its first 75 miles. With shallow waters along the shores, we cruised in the middle of the river which felt like the freighter channel in Lake St. Clair. Tomorrow the river should narrow down and provide better sight seeing opportunities.
We are at anchor in Mattawoman Creek. We have this anchorage all to ourselves. The creek is located right across the river from Quantico, Virginia. We hear planes taking off every so often, as Quantico is the training base for the Marines and CIA. We are on our best behavior!
This small marina is on the opposite shore. There have been a few bass boats roaring along the creek - they must have 'local knowledge' as our charts are showing under 5 feet of water in that part of the creek.
On the other adjacent shore, is Bullitt Neck. As we have travelled this part of the country, we have found many land formations named after body parts - there are alot of necks, noses, chins and elbows around here.
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