I took Mystic to Back Creek for fuel and a pump out.
I observed that we covered 1200 nm in 25 days of voyaging for an average of 48 nm per day. The shortest day was 24 nm and the longest day was 69 nm. There were three weather related delay days and two days in Charleston, for a total of 30 days. Total fuel consumption was 91 gallons for an average of 13.2 nm/gallon. Average fuel consumption was 0.47 gallon/hour. Individual days varied widely as some days included significant sailing assist and one day in particular was nose into pounding waves. All but one fuel stop had fuel consumptions of less than 0.5 gallons/hour. Our typical cruising speed was 6 knots although that number also varied widely due to current and wind.
The decision to cruise during the month of April was based on the knowledge that, at least down below, we would be comfortable due to the 12 volt heating system. I also wanted to be home by May to enjoy the beginning of the cruising season on the Chesapeake. Upon reflection, a cruising window between mid-April to mid-May would have been more reasonable.
Another consideration was the pace. Although we remained on schedule despite having three weather related delay days, it would have been nice to schedule extra days to chill, spend time ashore, etc.
All in all, a great trip, made even more enjoyable by having good friends along to share the experience.
I would do it again in a heartbeat.