Crab Night in Deale, Maryland

We were able to greet another boat, As You Wish, from the Live Aboard Group come into port today.  We then took a Dinghy ride with Trang and Brian across the river to Skipper's Pier for Crab Night.
The food was great, dessert divine, and company fantastic!

As You Wish, with Denise and Paul Magnus aboard

Today's transportation, a lovely Boston Whaler, courtesy of Trang and Brian!

Dink'n around

Skippers Pier

Steamed crabs

I was fortunate enough to meet these great people, The Wagner's and The Tuckers! They taught this Cajun girl:  Maryland crabs are steamed not boiled.  Also, you don't use claw crackers. You use a hammer!

Also, you dip crab meat into a 'Maryland Mud' (Apple cider vinegar and Old Bay Spice)

These four awesome people went to college together at The University of Maryland where they were on the Gymnastics's team together.  Mr. Tucker is a retired commercial pilot. His wife also took pilot lessons.

Mr. and Mrs. Wagner also attended the American Great Loop Cruisers Association Rendezvous a few years back.  They are experienced sailor's and we shared stories about Fernandina Beach tidal changes. Great time meeting them!

Restaurant owner, Dave, presents Charlie with his own official Maryland Crab Hammer as a keepsake!

Since our marina was full, As You Wish had to dock at a neighboring marina. After dinner, we dinked over to tell them 'hello'!

Plane 2 Sea at port.

Sunset