Day 1 on the Chesapeake Bay Loop started as we left Mattox Creek-Harbor View Marina at 0950 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The water was smooth leaving the creek and during the first part of our journey down the Potomac River toward the Chesapeake Bay. Later in the day, we encountered wind and rain, but the wind was only gusting 10-12 knots, so it wasn't too bad. Waves were minimal and there were few white caps. We anchored for the evening at "The Glebe" anchorage, just South of Lewisetta. We travelled for 5 hours (35 miles), averaging 7 knot speed.
