Days 49-51 Crisfield, MD to Solomon’s Island, MD

Wednesday-Friday May 14-16, 2025

As we pulled up anchor and departed Crisfield, MD, the water lay flat as glass, barely a ripple in sight—only the gentle hum of the engines breaking the morning silence. A soft, milky fog cloaked the bay, muffling the world in an otherworldly stillness. The sun struggled to pierce through. Shapes of crab pots and channel markers emerged like specters, only to fade again into the haze. It was a crossing suspended in time—quiet, slow, and eerie, with just the distant call of gulls echoing through the fog. The boat cut a silver path through the still waters, each mile blending into a serene, dreamlike passage across the Chesapeake.

After an eerie yet peaceful 5.5-hour voyage, we’ve arrived at the beautiful Solomon’s Island Yacht Club, where we’ll be staying for the next three nights. A big thank-you to the AGLCA harbor host here—he went above and beyond to arrange accommodations for Loopers passing through, including securing a great rate with the club.

The sun has returned, casting a warm glow over the harbor, and it’s truly a stunning area to explore—calm waters, charming surroundings, and a relaxed pace that invites you to linger. We were delighted to reconnect with Goldilocks, who also pulled into the yacht club and will be staying an extra day to soak it all in. Unfortunately, we just missed our friends aboard Too Nasty—they were here for the past few days but have since made their way up to St. Michaels. It seems we’re following just a few days behind them, like a friendly game of nautical leapfrog.

During our stay over the past few days, we’ve been fortunate to take in several local sights—and one highlight was an unforgettable private tour of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. We were incredibly lucky to have the tour led by the vice commodore of the yacht club, who also serves as a docent at the museum. A Navy veteran with nearly 40 years of service—many of those spent right here at PAX—he brought the exhibits to life with an impressive depth of knowledge and a treasure trove of firsthand stories. His insights into the history, design, and missions of the aircraft on display added a deeply personal layer to the experience that we’ll never forget.

In addition to the Naval Air museum, we enjoyed a night of docktails with fellow Loopers—lots of laughter, shared stories, and familiar faces from earlier stops. It’s always energizing to reconnect on the water.

We visited the Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse.

As we wandered through the area, I couldn’t help but be struck by how peaceful and picturesque it is here. The homes are beautifully maintained, each with its own charm, and the gardens are bursting with color—flowers in full bloom, their sweet fragrance drifting through the air. There’s a quiet elegance to this place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply enjoy the moment.

Meals ashore added flavor to the stop: one night we split a hearty lasagna and fresh salad at Island Hideaway—cozy spot, great service. Another afternoon we grabbed blackened rockfish tacos at the Tiki Bar and Grill—just a short walk away.

Shortly after we got back to the boat, a quick but intense storm rolled through. Thunder cracked, lightning lit up the sky, and just as it was wrapping up, the marina lost power. Word was that lightning hit a transformer nearby.