Monday, June 11, 2012

Out of the Water in Solomons, MD

Out for repairs
A little more than a week ago we arrived in Solomons, MD, grabbed a mooring at Zahniser's Marina, and were glad to have avoided some nasty weather coming in. The next morning (last Friday, June 1) we were able to have Zahniser's pull the boat out to repair the gelcoat that was damaged by the cruiseliner last fall. We rented a car, zipped home for the weekend (it was great!), then back down here to meet the insurance adjuster and show him the estimate for repairs.
The breakfast porch
at the Victorian Inn
Even luckier, we were able to get lodging at a nearby B&B called the Victorian Inn. It has been marvelous! Great room, great breakfasts, a short drive or bike ride to the yard - all the conveniences of home! With the exception of this past Saturday night, when the Inn was full with previous reservations (it was a very hot night aboard the boat) we've been able to get a good night's sleep and leave the boat chores behind us each night.
Watching the model boat
races at the Calvert Marine
Museum Sunday
From here, we will most likely put the boat on a dock in Annapolis that our friends Tina and Scott told us about. Should be a neat way to explore that town and to have visitors come sail with us. That's a hint to those who might like to give it a try for a few days!