First Passage Trip of '08 under our belt...

10, May '08
Underway:1230
WX: cloudy, w-NW @ 12kts
Seas: 1-2ft.



Saturday, May 10th marked the first Passage Trip out of Tilghman Island for Chesapeake Lights Tours.

There was some question of whether or not we would be able to run as mother nature had a mind of her own and the day began with cold temperatures and fairly significant rains.

At departure time the rain had eased off and all passengers boarded in eager anticipation.

We headed out of Knapps Narrows and up through the Eastern Bay on the leeward side of Poplar Island. Passengers were treated to some up close views of the nesting ospreys and The Chesapeake Bay waters.

Our lighthouse route began with Bloody Point, and then we proceeded north up the Eastern Shore of the Bay. Seas were rough but not unpleasant. Passengers were afforded photo ops of three tankers awaiting approval to enter the Baltimore Harbor, always and tremendous site just due the to sheer size of the vessels.

We passed under the Bay Bridge, visited Sandy Point Light and Baltimore Light and then headed back South to Thomas Point Shoal Light. At this point in the trip we were gifted with a shift in weather conditions as the sun came out, temps warmed and we traveled with the wind astern. Passengers enjoyed a new perspective taking in the sun and bay breeze from the foredeck.

We finished the trip with our visit to Sharps Island Light.

Timing was perfect on this trip as shortly after returning to the dock the weather turned foul again.

Thanks to the fantastic group of folks who joined us on Saturday. As always, the personality of our passengers makes a tremendous difference in the success of our ventures!!



"Dear Captain Mike and Kate,
A great big THANK YOU for an absolutely wonderful afternoon on Saturday May 10. The four of us had a terrific time. I have never in my life felt so totally comfortable so quickly with people I just met. I hope someday to travel the bay with you again. Have a great summer!

Carole"