Sail on Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay

Trip dates: 
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail
  • Fort Smallwood at Rock Point.
  • Bulk carrier HL Dalrymple Bay.
  • Carnival Pride heading down the Patapsco River.
  • Mike's Restaurant at White Rocks Marina.

Sailed down the Patapsco River and about half way across the bay for a pleasant afternoon sail in 7 to 12 knots of wind. Boat self steered well with the wheel locked on a close hauled course.

Distance Traveled: 15.2 nm

Average Speed: 4.9 knots

Maximum Speed: 7.3 knots