Rough Day But Great Location For The Weekend

While the forecast was for rain all day, we decided to move on to Deltaville. We pulled anchor at 7:30 and, on the way out of the creek, noticed the open sign at the fuel dock with a very good price posted for diesel. It was still raining, but we got out the fenders and dock lines and tied up at the fuel dock. The problem was that no one was around. After searching for the attendant without success, we decided to leave. Just then, the attendant arrived, saying he wasn't expecting any business in the rain. After pumping about 10 gallons of the 60 or so we needed, they ran out. We should have known by then that the day was not going to go well. On entering the bay, the waves were really steep, having been driven by two days of strong winds. These waves reminded us of Lake Erie, which is also shallow. This wave pattern creates a very uncomfortable ride. We continued on and, after turning more southerly, put out a highly reefed main sail to help stabilize the boat. The winds continued to build beyond the forecast, and the rain and sometimes fog continued as well. We had been considering a stop in St. Marys which is off the Potomac. After a few hours of being pounded by the wind, waves, and rain, we decided a weekend in St. Mary's sounded really good. We are anchored just off St. Mary's College of Maryland. St. Mary's City is the site of the fourth permanent settlement in British North America, and was Maryland's first capital. We hope to explore both the college and the old city this weekend if the weather permits.