June 25                                          Solomon’s Island, Maryland

The threat of thunderstorms and high winds was finally over and we were able to depart on Saturday in beautiful weather.  We reluctantly left Kilmarnock, the lovely marina, and our new friends.  Hoping to be in Baltimore on June 28, we would make a leisurely journey with several stops enroute.  Cruising conditions were good and we delighted in once again being underway.

Solomon’s is a popular boating haven on the Patuxent just past the wide mouth of the Potomac River.  Twelve marinas are located in its harbor and boats fill every available space.  We chose to stay at Calvert’s Marina on the opposite side from the town (which we had explored extensively twice before on previous visits).  

The owner of the marina helped us dock the boat and graciously offered any assistance.  We liked him very much and admired his industry in personally caring for a facility that held 200 slips.  We had a great view of the harbor and enjoyed a lingering sunset as we sat on the bow and watched boats coming and going in front of us.