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Rock Hall, MD
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Rock Hall, MD
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By popular demand, The Sailing Club is bringing back the sensational, not to be missed, Frostbite Trip. However, in an attempt to improve upon success, this year’s trip will be three days instead of two.
We begin our southerly migration in Rock Hall, Maryland, where three boats
await us at Haven Marina. Rock Hall, as long-time members know, was once
an important ferry terminal and fishing port, and actually derived its name
from the slang term for oyster shells. More importantly, now its marinas,
restaurants and shops attract cruisers from all over the world. Plan on arriving
Thursday evening, October 26th, stow your gear, meet up with fellow crewmembers,
and plan on heading into town for some exceptional dining as only can be experienced
in Rock Hall.
On Friday, after any last minute provisioning and boat matters, we will head out into the main part of the Chesapeake for some vigorous sailing in seasonally brisk winds. Our destination is Herrington Harbour South, which provides a little bit of the Caribbean on the Chesapeake. Here we will have slips reserved and can dine in the restaurant there. The adventurous may want to partake in some of the activities such as tennis and volleyball, or perhaps a dip in the Olympic sized pool. Don’t laugh – on the last Frostbite trip, everyone got sunburned! The next morning we will head back across the main bay and up Eastern Bay, make a right turn at Tilghman Point (mind the shoal) and up the Miles River to St. Michaels, where we have slips reserved for the evening at the St. Michaels Harbor Inn and Marina. St. Michaels is an historic town with lots to offer, and proclaim themselves the “heart and soul of the Chesapeake.” This particular weekend the town offers up the 15th annual Fall Into St. Michaels festival. If you arrive early enough, you might want to take in the Jack Russell terrier races, a costume parade, or possibly an evening ghost tour. The festival winds up on Sunday, so feel free to hang around after a leisurely breakfast [don’t forget to set the clocks back], as it’s not that long a trip back to Rock Hall. However, the boats are due back by 4:00 PM, so don’t dally too much. The cost of the trip is $310.00 per person (Skippers - $175.00). This price covers charter fees, insurance and two nights’ slip fees. Food, fuel, and other incidental expenses are additional and will be handled by each boat’s crew. A $100.00 deposit is required to hold your position. Please make your check payable to The Sailing Club, Inc. and mail it, along with your completed reservation form, to Steve Krakauer at the address below. Reservations will be processed beginning April 14, 2006 with a random draw of those received by that date. All reservations received after that date are on a first-come, first-served basis. The balance of $210.00 will be due September 1, 2006. A pre-trip meeting will be held at a time and place to be announced. All crewmembers should make every effort to attend in order to meet your crewmates, plan your meals, and make travel plans.
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