We studied the charts looking for a sheltered place to spend the night as severe storms were predicted. We were traveling past Point Lookout back into the Potomac, and while there were many marinas, few had the amenities we had found on the Chesapeake side. We did find one that had decent reviews on Active Captain, it was in a sheltered cove, and it had a pool. So that became our goal.
We had good weather going around the point because the wind was in the right direction this time. Still we fought the crab pots and fishing sticks; but it was easier to see them since we had a clear day.
We arrived at Goose Creek Marina and found nice floating docks, but still with no "fingers" and no cleats... you have to "catch" the poles/pilings and loop them with your lines. I am eventually going to try to draw you a picture of what these kinds of docks are like, but in the meantime, I'll just say we hate them. The real problem is they are designed for big boats, and we have neither the length nor the beam to reach the poles... and still back up to the power and tie to the TINY (less than 4 foot) finger dock. On this particular marina, unlike the others, no one was there to help us, and the wind was fighting us all the way. We scraped the boat a few times on the wood poles...Rob really needs to learn to play cowboy and throw a proper lasso.
We were able to enjoy the pool but then the dark clouds came in. We were treated to a huge lightning show and lots of rain. But, thankfully, all that happened after we were safely docked, pooled, showered, and ready for our dinner. Unfortunately, the mosquitos were also hungry for their dinner...
Goose Creek Marina, Westover MD
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