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| Chesapeake City MD to Belhaven NC November 2006 |
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Monday, October 23, we are in still Chesapeake City on the C&D
Canal, hanging out after an overnight storm and remaining high winds.
It is chilly but sunny so we explore town and find a remote but
welcoming community. We joined the locals at the Bohemia Café for a
cozy breakfast then walked around enjoying the colorful old homes.
We visited with Jack and Gerda aboard Sadie A, went to the
Chesapeake-Delaware Canal Museum and gave Otis a good run. A few
boat chores, some cooking in preparation for travel days and a quiet
night aboard at anchor. Glad to be at anchor again.
Canal, hanging out after an overnight storm and remaining high winds.
It is chilly but sunny so we explore town and find a remote but
welcoming community. We joined the locals at the Bohemia Café for a
cozy breakfast then walked around enjoying the colorful old homes.
We visited with Jack and Gerda aboard Sadie A, went to the
Chesapeake-Delaware Canal Museum and gave Otis a good run. A few
boat chores, some cooking in preparation for travel days and a quiet
night aboard at anchor. Glad to be at anchor again.
Tuesday, continues cold and windy but we leave for Georgetown at
10:30 am. The wind is on our nose once again as we come out of the
Canal into the great Chesapeake Bay, a goal we have been waiting
to attain. However, we are not enjoying a cold, choppy slog so we
tuck into the Sassafras River for shelter at Georgetown early in
the day after only 30 miles. Docking was not our best event of the
day but we are safe and have heat, thank you to the expense of
shore power! The sky is wintry as the sun sets over this busy
boating community with few civilization amenities.
10:30 am. The wind is on our nose once again as we come out of the
Canal into the great Chesapeake Bay, a goal we have been waiting
to attain. However, we are not enjoying a cold, choppy slog so we
tuck into the Sassafras River for shelter at Georgetown early in
the day after only 30 miles. Docking was not our best event of the
day but we are safe and have heat, thank you to the expense of
shore power! The sky is wintry as the sun sets over this busy
boating community with few civilization amenities.
We stayed in Georgetown another day but by Thursday we head out to Annapolis as
Penny has a plane to catch in Baltimore on Friday. The day was calm but cloudy with
favorable winds for a beautiful sail. Otis was not happy however with weapon testing
at Aberdeen Proving Grounds as we passed and we had to put him below because he
shook so bad. In time the winds increased, our jib jammed and the heel of 45 degrees
did not fair well for the wood flooring with gripping dog nails. This uncomfortable
situation did pass, Otis calmed, the Rose stabilized, the sun came out and we came
into Annapolis under these beautiful bridges. Our buddy, Ann, came aboard and we
joined her with a fun crowd at the Eastport Yacht Club for a light dinner. It was an
early night as Penny prepared to leave the boys for a few days to attend her cousin's
wedding in Toronto.
Penny has a plane to catch in Baltimore on Friday. The day was calm but cloudy with
favorable winds for a beautiful sail. Otis was not happy however with weapon testing
at Aberdeen Proving Grounds as we passed and we had to put him below because he
shook so bad. In time the winds increased, our jib jammed and the heel of 45 degrees
did not fair well for the wood flooring with gripping dog nails. This uncomfortable
situation did pass, Otis calmed, the Rose stabilized, the sun came out and we came
into Annapolis under these beautiful bridges. Our buddy, Ann, came aboard and we
joined her with a fun crowd at the Eastport Yacht Club for a light dinner. It was an
early night as Penny prepared to leave the boys for a few days to attend her cousin's
wedding in Toronto.
Richard and Otis stayed aboard but experienced high winds and rain,
raising the level of the bay to over the dock. An early morning dog walk
almost became a dinghy ride! After a great trip with family, Penny
returned on Monday and we begin to prepare for another leg of our
journey south.
raising the level of the bay to over the dock. An early morning dog walk
almost became a dinghy ride! After a great trip with family, Penny
returned on Monday and we begin to prepare for another leg of our
journey south.
Tuesday October 31 we explore some of historic Annapolis,
find time to have lunch with Ann and Bill Corbin at The
Boatyard, hook up with Jack and Gerda at Davis Pub and even
managed to do some chores. Wednesday we rise very early
and are off the dock at 6:30 am, headed to Solomons on the
western shore of the Bay. We had good winds, sun and a
comfortable day under sail down the Bay and into the
Patuxent River. The shores were close and the water flat.
We came into Solomons early, docked with difficulty at
Spring Cove Marina and enjoyed the evening. This is a
comfortable and lively sailing haven which we check out on
Wednesday, taking in the wonderful Calvert Marine Museum
and Drum Island Light Once again we spent another day
waiting for weather to pass as it prepares the area for
winter.
find time to have lunch with Ann and Bill Corbin at The
Boatyard, hook up with Jack and Gerda at Davis Pub and even
managed to do some chores. Wednesday we rise very early
and are off the dock at 6:30 am, headed to Solomons on the
western shore of the Bay. We had good winds, sun and a
comfortable day under sail down the Bay and into the
Patuxent River. The shores were close and the water flat.
We came into Solomons early, docked with difficulty at
Spring Cove Marina and enjoyed the evening. This is a
comfortable and lively sailing haven which we check out on
Wednesday, taking in the wonderful Calvert Marine Museum
and Drum Island Light Once again we spent another day
waiting for weather to pass as it prepares the area for
winter.
We are moving along to Reedville, VA but the early morning is still
unforgiving. We finally left at 9:30am in 39 degrees and cloudy.
We managed 40 miles and came into the Great Wicomico River and
Victorian village at 4:00pm. Otis had some challenges getting to
land which he met with his usual intelligence..."I can get there from
here!" His exit window was minimal and over the aft hung dinghy
but where there is a will.... He is awesome! The Captain and Admiral
enjoyed Tommy's for a light repast with the locals.
unforgiving. We finally left at 9:30am in 39 degrees and cloudy.
We managed 40 miles and came into the Great Wicomico River and
Victorian village at 4:00pm. Otis had some challenges getting to
land which he met with his usual intelligence..."I can get there from
here!" His exit window was minimal and over the aft hung dinghy
but where there is a will.... He is awesome! The Captain and Admiral
enjoyed Tommy's for a light repast with the locals.
Saturday comes again (where does the time go?) and we wake early
and leave at sunrise. It is now 36 degrees but clear and calm and we
have a long day ahead. Hot chocolate and oatmeal are the morning
menu once again but the sun is shining and the wind cooperating. Rolly
beam seas so we motor sailed staying at 6+ knots. We came up the
York River into Yorktown at Riverwalk Landing. We were the only
ones at the Town dock, had a great welcome, lots of passersby asking
questions and peering in our windows! We help a tall ship come in,
Schooner Serenity, which is here to re-enact the Yorktown
commemoration of their Tea Party to protest the Mother Country's
taxes on imports. The next morning we rose early to explore this
historic village where the true independence of the Colonies
occurred. It is most famous as the site of the surrender of General
Cornwallis to General George Washington in 1781. Although the war
would last for another year, this British defeat at Yorktown did
effectively end the American Revolutionary War. The monument is
quite beautiful and the village much like Williamsburg with a revived
and well planned waterfront. The weather has warmed and we finally
feel we are "South". We have even seen pelicans!
and leave at sunrise. It is now 36 degrees but clear and calm and we
have a long day ahead. Hot chocolate and oatmeal are the morning
menu once again but the sun is shining and the wind cooperating. Rolly
beam seas so we motor sailed staying at 6+ knots. We came up the
York River into Yorktown at Riverwalk Landing. We were the only
ones at the Town dock, had a great welcome, lots of passersby asking
questions and peering in our windows! We help a tall ship come in,
Schooner Serenity, which is here to re-enact the Yorktown
commemoration of their Tea Party to protest the Mother Country's
taxes on imports. The next morning we rose early to explore this
historic village where the true independence of the Colonies
occurred. It is most famous as the site of the surrender of General
Cornwallis to General George Washington in 1781. Although the war
would last for another year, this British defeat at Yorktown did
effectively end the American Revolutionary War. The monument is
quite beautiful and the village much like Williamsburg with a revived
and well planned waterfront. The weather has warmed and we finally
feel we are "South". We have even seen pelicans!
Sunday, November 4th finds us out of long underwear and wool socks, spending the morning in Yorktown.
Breakfast at the Duke of York was plebeian but warm and we head off at 9:30 am. We are back to Norfolk
amidst serious barge, tanker and naval traffic, but the passage is uneventful as we motored into familiar
waters. We came to rest at Ocean Marine Yacht Center, Norfolk, on the busy Elizabeth River once more, just
as in June, welcomed by a dock party which we didn't attend....too tired! This is a great facility with friendly
people and good access to town. Monday we move along with many others in weather that does not require a ski
jacket! Progress! We wait for some infamous bridges, biding our time with 19 other boats, waiting for their
opening that we might get into the ICW. We are taking a different route than our trip north, the Virginia Cut
instead of the Dismal Swamp, and so are many others, some we have seen along the way.
Breakfast at the Duke of York was plebeian but warm and we head off at 9:30 am. We are back to Norfolk
amidst serious barge, tanker and naval traffic, but the passage is uneventful as we motored into familiar
waters. We came to rest at Ocean Marine Yacht Center, Norfolk, on the busy Elizabeth River once more, just
as in June, welcomed by a dock party which we didn't attend....too tired! This is a great facility with friendly
people and good access to town. Monday we move along with many others in weather that does not require a ski
jacket! Progress! We wait for some infamous bridges, biding our time with 19 other boats, waiting for their
opening that we might get into the ICW. We are taking a different route than our trip north, the Virginia Cut
instead of the Dismal Swamp, and so are many others, some we have seen along the way.
The passage is slow and crowded, the Great Lock, a drop and rise of 4 feet, interesting and then we are
sent off into the uncivilized but familiar salt marshes headed to Coinjock. The vistas are uncluttered, the
water tea colored and we connect the squares and triangles once again. The marina is like a truck stop along
the highway but friendly and southern in feel. We spent the night quietly and set off early with the others
along the canal moving on to bigger, open waters. We crossed the Albermarle Sound with 10 kt winds on the
beam, delightful. We actually sailed up the North Landing River as we entered North Carolina but wind and
rain were kicking up as we headed in to the remote Alligator River Landing. Miss Wanda is a bit trying as she
orchestrates us all to our docks under deteriorating weather conditions but we all nestle in safely. There is
some serious weather arriving and we are all looking for a safe haven. A quiet night in anticipation
sent off into the uncivilized but familiar salt marshes headed to Coinjock. The vistas are uncluttered, the
water tea colored and we connect the squares and triangles once again. The marina is like a truck stop along
the highway but friendly and southern in feel. We spent the night quietly and set off early with the others
along the canal moving on to bigger, open waters. We crossed the Albermarle Sound with 10 kt winds on the
beam, delightful. We actually sailed up the North Landing River as we entered North Carolina but wind and
rain were kicking up as we headed in to the remote Alligator River Landing. Miss Wanda is a bit trying as she
orchestrates us all to our docks under deteriorating weather conditions but we all nestle in safely. There is
some serious weather arriving and we are all looking for a safe haven. A quiet night in anticipation
The morning proves to be less daunting than expected on November 8th so we all
head into the Alligator-Pungo River with fog surrounding us on our way to Belhaven.
We do unfortunately notice more erosion along the canal, due to power boaters
disregard for the local real estate. The day is fair, warm and calm with wildlife along
the way. We arrive in Belhaven to anchor with friends then dinghy ashore to explore
with Otis, anticipating an evening meal at a local restaurant. Alas, don't find much and
opt to a fine meal aboard, a quiet anchorage and an early night.
head into the Alligator-Pungo River with fog surrounding us on our way to Belhaven.
We do unfortunately notice more erosion along the canal, due to power boaters
disregard for the local real estate. The day is fair, warm and calm with wildlife along
the way. We arrive in Belhaven to anchor with friends then dinghy ashore to explore
with Otis, anticipating an evening meal at a local restaurant. Alas, don't find much and
opt to a fine meal aboard, a quiet anchorage and an early night.
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