Great Loop: Oxford Maryland


Oxford's City Park

May 17th, 2022

Oxford was our first stop on the eastern Chesapeake shore.  We found it a to be a pleasant one night stop.  You approach it first on the Choptank river and then transition to the Tred-Avon river.  It is out of the way a bit, which helps the town maintain a calm demeanor. 


It was wonderful to have a fog free day and calm seas.  We motored at 8 mph and Amy Marie delivered 5 mpg fuel economy.  It was a 39 mile  hop from Solomon's, so we arrived in time for a late lunch.



We have come to expect Osprey nests on the Navaids.  I suppose this is prime real estate, as fishing is handy and predators are not going to bother the nest.


Oxfords presents well as you approach town.  It is located on a peninsula so has a windward and lee side.  We chose to anchor on the lee side for a more restful evening.


The Capsize Restaurant was located on the lee side.  It offers tasty food, cold beer, and has an ice cream shop on one side.  Pretty convenient if you ask me!


So is it is a surprise that we chose Capsize for lunch?  
We had a nice outside table.  We were in no hurry so it gave us a chance to discuss our plans for the coming days.




You can see the relaxed nature of Oxford.  It is an easy town to walk.  We considered biking it, but on foot seemed better suited to its size and character.  Walking made it easy to stop and enjoy the views as well as time to explore Oxford's nooks and crannies
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Cutts and Case Shipyard hosted a very impressive collection of well kept wooden boats.  I'll never have enough time or money to own a wooden classic.  They sure are fun to look at though.



One of the homes presented a message of peace.



Many home had lovely front porches.  I love a good porch.  A great vantage point from which to survey all that passes by.


Amy Marie is anchored in the little cove just off the free dinghy dock.



Here is what the free dinghy dock looks like from the water



As the sun was setting, boats returned to their docks.  People took advantage of late afternoon by getting out for a short cruise.


We enjoyed sunset while seated on Amy Marie's bow.



As we departed the next morning, we had to pause to let a Momma and her ducklings take the right of way and cross the channel.



We traversed the Knapp Canal to shorten our route to Chesapeake Beach.
It crosses the center of Tilghman Island.



The Knapp Canal was lined with houses.
Many fishing boats were also along the sides.



One drawbridge needed to be raised for our passage.
The bridgetender was quick to respond to our request.


We spotted a local tour boat making an update to their on-board sanitation system.



The home owner at the end of the canal also provided protection against marauding oyster pirates.


Berthing Information


  • We anchored in the Town Creek Anchorage
  • The Free dinghy dock is conveniently nearby

Trip Log





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