Curt and Dottie Hamilton lead us down the Bay in a brisk northeasterly breeze to anchor in the Glebe off of the Potomac. The next day, we ran to Colonial Beach to tuck in for the storm. Colonial Beach is a jewel in the rough. The Lighthouse Restaurant was a delight.
As the weather settled, we headed for Mattawoman Creek for a night and then into National Harbor. All participants climbed aboard the 185-foot Ferris wheel. (If you dock there, watch for a wicked crosscurrent.)
There was more grass than water at the Alexandria City Dock. Still it was a good walk around town to visit some of the sights, and the weather was very warm. The next day our SMSA boats headed for the Capital Yacht Club (CYC). There was major construction on the Washington, DC, waterfront. It was only about a half hour walk to the Mall for museums with really good air conditioners. It was a pleasant experience at CYC with a Safeway within walking distance.
Time to head home via Mattawoman Creek or a long 92-mile hike like one of our boats. The weather was very hot, but we marked this one off of our bucket list. smsa.com
