Still Pond is a very popular anchorage spot in the northern Chesapeake Bay. It is an area that can accommodate many boats, but it can get very busy on summer weekends with day boaters. We have chosen to visit during the weekdays when it is a little quieter.
We had been to Still Pond in the past with some friends, but our first visit was basically a dry run to practice boating and test our anchoring skills. As it turned out, it was also the first, and only, time to be boarded by the Coast Guard. There is a USCG station at Still Pond, and since it was early in the season, we figured the Coast Guardsmen were out for a little boarding practice. It turned out to be a pleasant experience and the men were very nice as they checked over the boat. We passed the inspection and were soon on our way. We received the appropriate inspection form that cleared us for the next six months. |