Time to start south again

Heading Down the Potomac

October 17th-  We spent a rocky night aboard the Summer Wind. There were waves slapping at the bow of the boat which echoed throughout the hull. The winds had settled in the wee hours of the morning so we were able to get some quiet. Shortly after 7am we made short work of dropping the lines and heading down the Potomac. Because the Potomac is over 100 miles long our plan was to split the trip into two spots. Along the way we spotted several eagles hunting and flying high above the trees. The eagles scoop down on their prey and use their talons to grab their dinner. They are quite fast and it's an amazing flight to watch.
The river was relatively calm even with the winds, however in spots we did get a little following sea. One of the requests I as first mate have, was to get more experience at the helm during questionable seas. The captain handed over the helm when taking a phone call and I managed to get some good practice in learning how to handle the boat in following seas that were building. Our boat yaws (meaning wobbles) in these types of conditions and it takes a little work to keep her on her course.
As the day wore on the seas settled so we were comfortable dropping a hook in Port Tobacco River. The entrance to the river is a giant maze of crab pots but once we were past them we felt confident dropping the hook. That evening we had a lovely night relaxing and it was extremely quiet!

Eagle enjoying his catch!

Terns fishing around the boat!

Whats on that buoy?

OH it's an eagle!!