The Chesapeake lies ahead

I am sitting on the boat in a marina in Chesapeake City which is on the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. I have to wait for an hour or so before leaving - right now there is a strong current against me. One of the things that I have learned is that sailboat travellers are very much dependent on the state of the tide. And, with the days growing shorter, that leaves less and less time to get from one spot to the next.
I came up Delaware Bay day before yesterday. The forecast from the night before was for 10 knot winds from the south-east - that would have been ideal, so I and others made plans for the trip up the bay. By the morning, the forecast had changed - the winds were now to be 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 ..just about my limit. But we figured that if they blew from behind, it would be tolerable. They did start out that way, but by about 3 hours into the trip, they had increased. Another large boat with wind instruments reported gusts to 30 knots. I had 2 reefs in the main and the genoa rolled up about half way. That worked OK until the wind shifted around and came from ahead. That really kicked up the water. I was in my raingear - we were taking a fair bit of spray. But, 9 hours later, I was safely at the start of the C & D canal and ready for my lunch and an easier 2 hours up to Chesapeake City. I rewarded myself by staying here for another day and getting a chance of look around the area. It is beautiful. It is another one of those very well preserved old towns on the water. I will add a few photos the next time that I have a stop with Wi-fi.
Well, I see other sailboats starting to get out there into the canal, so I will get myself organized to do the same.
The dog continues to do well. The boat is also still hanging in and with regular rest and good food, so am I.
The photos that I uploaded here are of a couple of homes in Chesapeake City.
I want to add a comment about the people who I have met while on this trip. With no exception they have all been very friendly and welcoming. An example from Chesapeake City: I was looking for somewhere to buy some food and there seemed to be nowhere in the village, so I went for a walk along a road that led out of town. I noticed a group of 3 young men who were working in the front yard of one of the houses, so I went up to them and asked about a food store. They told me there was none closeby but there was a small convenience store a mile or so up the road. I thanked them and started to walk on. One of the guys, Chris, told me to hand on - he would give me ride over, as long as I didn't mind riding on a scooter. So, off we went. He took me there, gave me as much time as I needed to shop, and then took me right back to the marina. It turned out that he was a high school teacher at the local school.