Reedy Island, Delaware River.

We leave Spa Creek after finishing a few chores from yesterday catching the 8:00AM draw bridge. Stopped for fuel, pump out and water. 

Spa Creek Bridge

Fuel Dock, Annapolis

As we head north the wind picks up from the south and we motor-sail at a good pace. 

 

Wind behind us

I had planned on anchoring at Chesapeake City at the south end of the C&O canal, but decided that since we were making such good time we would continue through to the Delaware and anchor at Reedy Island. 

Current pushing us

The temperatures are around 90 degrees and Reedy Island is exposed to the wind which will be nice on a warm night. The other reason to continue to the Delaware is to catch the ebb tide in the morning and get a good speed boost down the Delaware.

 

Blue Bridge, Pipe Line Bridge and Rail Road Bridge over the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal

Tonight has to be the warmest evening we have had in the last nine months, including the Bahamas. Interestingly our friend Genie back in Vermont emailed me that it was only 57 degrees in Burlington, Vermont.