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 We left Shipwright two days ago at 0730 heading for
Oxford. No wind and cold temperatures made for a relaxing trip East
once the temperature perked up a bit. As we sheeted in the jib, a boat
hook took a flying leap off Jule. But the crew retrieved it like they
knew what they are doing.
Lots of fishing boats were out. Many had planar boards that were towed
behind. We have only seen them in Maryland but surely they are
elsewhere. They are very difficult to see and are a potential hazard to
passing boats. There are a bunch of them at new Black Walnut Pt. shoal in
the Choptank. Once we passed the gaggle, it was clear sailing to the
Oxford Strand. We dropped the hook in 10' east of the mooring balls.
The promised wakes were there but not as bad as forecasted.
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 The next day was hot at 90F. We lowered the motor
to the dingy and Bob explored the island with an emphasis on finding a
dinghy dock useful in Ann's condition. Though they had two dingy docks,
both would be quite painful to the Admiral. Bob continued his
exploration on land and check out places like the Oxford Market, a bit
of a general store. The residents here have English type gardens many
which are outstanding. Oxford has not changed much in 20 years yet the
people appear more aloof than before. Maybe we are just getting old.
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 The beach on the Strand was quite popular. The 90 degree
temperatures brought a lot of folks out. The trees in the background
became popular early in the day. The ferry crosses the Tred Avon River
between Oxford and Bellevue many times during the day. It docks near
the dinghy dock and us dinghy people can be a nuisance.
Tomorrow we go to Cambridge and the basin.
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