#34 Around Swells Spit and Willoughby Race

Trip dates: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Sail

A nice breeze blowing, of course driectly into the narrow north channel from Willoughby towards Fort Monroe. A few tacks then I was out and cruising nicely SW towards the Elizabeth River. Back in at Swells Point and a straight line to the east end of our little bay. Anchored just SW of the 'bird nest' windward mark for dinner then photographing the race. Such a beautiful evening that even though low 50's were forecast I decided to stay anchored out for the night. Glad I did, as it was beautiful and actually very comfortable sleeping on my unheated boat. Looking up just after dark, I was treated to what I assume was the latest batch of Starlink satellites passing overhead! Still quite close together having only been launched the previous night.