It was a clear and breezy day upon departure from Chisman Creek. Too breezy it turned out and we decided to head for shelter in nearby Goose Creek. Lots of wind for the wind generator :-).
The next day was a sunny and windless day and we motored easterly across the bay into a inlet on the Eastern Shore. Water levels were pretty skinny here, about 5ft. Treated to a fantastic sunset looking west out into the Bay.
Next Stop - Tangier Island. Water level buildings begin to line both sides of the channel as you approach the town from the east.
Parks Marina is the place to stay at Tangier Island. Or you can anchor outside the channel on either side of the island depending on wind/seas.
From Tangier Island, we sailed up the Potomac to Washington DC, then returned home to Chisman Creek, Yorktown. The Potomac River has some of the best anchorages and side creeks we have explored on the Chesapeake. One of the best is St Mary's River just inside the mouth of the Potomac on the Md side. Dont miss this great cruising location.
Also, while its a long motor up the river to Wash DC, its a great destination with plenty of anchoring room right downtown off Maine Ave. The new I-95 bridge is plenty high enough for sailboats to pass under without the midnight lift restriction of the past.
Here is a
link to some select photos... they really dont do justice to what a great scenic trip this was.
It was a clear and breezy day upon departure from Chisman Creek. Too breezy it turned out and we decided to head for shelter in nearby Goose Creek. Lots of wind for the wind generator :-).
The next day was a sunny and windless day and we motored easterly across the bay into a inlet on the Eastern Shore. Water levels were pretty skinny here, about 5ft. Treated to a fantastic sunset looking west out into the Bay.
Parks Marina is the place to stay at Tangier Island. Or you can anchor outside the channel on either side of the island depending on wind/seas.
