Cod Harbor, Tangier Island
Exploring the Cod Harbor Beach
Prentice Creek
Dolphin Show!
Sunset on the East River, Mobjack Bay
Greenmansion Cove, North River, Mobjack Bay
Simply the Best!
Hitching a Ride
We are so excited that our first trip will give us a couple of weeks on the water. One of our favorite things about sailing the Bay is the opportunity to discover new places and visit old favorites. We will sail alongside our good friends on Red Rover and connect with Gendarme and En Tour along the way.
Day 1 - Almshouse Creek, South River to Rhode River was without wind, but we had perfect spring weather. Raft up with Red Rover for dinner and trip planning.
Day 2 - Rhode River to Solomon's Island was another windless, calm day. Anchored in Back Creek, girls did some biking while the guys did boat chores. Met the crews of Gendarme and En Tour for Happy Hour at the Lighthouse and made plans for our next stop.
Day 3 - Solomon's to Mill Creek, Great Wicomico, VA. Raft up with Red Rover, Gendarme, En Tour. Weather continues to be almost perfect if only we could find some wind!
Day 4 - Mill Creek to Cod Harbor, Tangier Island, VA. To Prentice Creek, off of Dividing Creek, VA. Hurry Sundown and Red Rover said an early morning farewell to our friends and headed to Cod Harbor at Tangier Island. Another windless day, but the conditions were perfect for anchoring in the bay at Cod Harbor and enjoy some time on the beach. From Cod Harbor we headed back to the western shore and found another lovely anchorage at Prentice Creek, VA.
Day 5 - Today we finally found wind (and a large pod of dolphins) yay! We set up expecting a gentle sail in light winds but instead had quite a first sail of the season in building winds and seas at 20-22 knots. We arrived in Indian Creek in Kilmarnock, VA and rejoined our friends on Gendarme and En Tour. Our plan was to raft up and enjoy dinner together, but as they say, 'the best laid plans . . .' And so after a short period together and before dinnner got served we had to break the raft up and move to quieter anchorages. Dinners were in the oven on Hurry Sundown and Red Rover. Wondering what the others did for dinner??
Day 6 - Indian Creek to Jackson Creek, Piankatank River, Deltaville VA where the four boats rafted up and then headed into Deltaville for drinks, dinner and more planning at the Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar.
Day 7 - We hung out in Jackson Creek and took some time to see a little bit of Deltaville. Nauti Nells turned out to be quite a find with a treasure trove of boat consignment goodies that captured the attention of the captains.
Day 8 - Jackson Creek to East River, Mobjack Bay, VA. Parted company once again with Gendarme and En Tour who headed to the Rappahanoc while Red Rover and Hurry Sundown headed to Mobjack Bay. We decided on the East River but much to our surprise the crabbers had pots everywhere - shallow, deep, channel it didn't matter, they were everywhere. Finding a place to anchor proved to be quite the challenge and after swinging around during the night, a crab pot buoy had made its way between the two boats. We made a gentle, floating departure leaving the pot behind and the boats no worse for the experience.
Day 9 - East River to Blackwater Creek, North River, Mobjack Bay, VA. Our hope was to find a more anchor-friendly spot so we headed to the North River. It was not to be, and again we encountered crab pots so thick it seemed we might be able to jump from one to the next. The guys went ashore in search of ice and a local explained that until 'the season' begins, the crabbers place the pots in any and all open space without regard to who might happen into an anchorage. Ah well, at least tonight we avoided getting up close and personal.
Day 10 - North River back to Jackson Creek, Deltaville. We chose to return to Deltaville as a good jumping off spot to Onancock tomorrow. We had a strange encounter with the only other sailboat who 'tailgated' us in the anchorage which made for an interesting few minutes.
Day 11 - Jackson Creek to Onancock Creek, Onancock, VA. We had a fabulous sail with 12-15 knots of wind on the beam the whole way across the Bay. we found the Onancock Wharf and Marina to be a great place to stay thanks to Craig who keeps it in pristine condition and was a really superb host.
Day 13 - Onanacock Creek to Mill Creek, Great Wicomico, VA - This has become one of our favorite anchorages so we took advantage of another opportunity for a night here.
Day 14 - Mill Creek to Spring Cove Marina, Solomon's Island, MD - - The weather forecast was pretty stinky so we opted to take a slip and let the weather pass. We caught up with the crew of Gendarme
Day 15 - Solomon's Island - another bad weather day which was made more bearable with a dinner at CD Cafe which never disappoints.
Day 16 - Solomon's Island - And yet another day of bad weather finds us hanging out playing cards and hoping for a good travel day tomorrow. The new owners at Spring Cove hosted a gathering at the pool bar and we gathered around the fire pit and enjoyed food, drinks and good stories.
Day 17 - Solomon's Island to Almshouse Creek, South River - another great trip in the books!