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The last position reports for Tides Inn will be displayed on the map. (Courtesy of www.winlink.org) Tides Inn homeport is Dare Marina, Yorktown VA

Submarines and Bald Eagles in Yorktown

 
Anchored off Yorktown landing, we woke up to watch a USN submarine parade pass by. The submarine is heading down the York River after loading torpedos and Tomahawk missiles at the Yorktown Weapons depot. Security boats flank the sub, which is followed by a tug to assist in case of propulsion casualty and finally a USCG cutter for security. Click on the photo for a full screen view.
 
 
We sailed down the river and back to Chisman Creek near our marina and anchored for lunch. You can't see in the photos, but across the Creek over the marina on the far shore, two bald eagles are soaring, scanning the coastline for their own lunch.
 
He's a photo looking up Chisman Creek at our marina, Dare. We'll head up there near sunset once the wind dies down. Gusting 20-25kts today. Very nice fall sailing.
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French Jets over Yorktown

 
Its a beautiful Fall day in Yorktown and we are sitting off the waterfront watching the French precision flying team flyover commemorating the Victory at Yorktown in 1781 which was supported by the French fleet blockading the British troops, preventing their escape or replenishment.
 
The jets trail red, white and blue smoke representing the US and French national colors as they pass over the Yorktown Battlefield monument.
 
Off they head over the York River bridge.
 
The schooner Alliance and Tides Inn sit off Yorktown watching the festivities. A gorgeous day to be on the water.
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