Week 7 (8/9/20)

Week 7

8/9-11/20 Coinjock/Chesapeake VA

Followed a tug pushing a very large barge through the winding Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. It was amazing to watch the tug maneuver it through the tight corners! We also went through our first lock. It was only a 2 foot drop but good practice for the bigger ones to come. I had never seen “boat barns” before. As we’ve moved north they seem to be a standard for boats to go through the winter. Some have lifts but others the boat is in the water. Also wanted to ask a boater with homeport of Boulder CO what route he took to get there.

8/12/20 Portsmouth/Norfolk VA

What a scenery change! Very industrial as we headed up the Elizabeth River! Some ships being worked on with impressive equipment. We saw naval ships, aircraft carriers, submarines, and a large hover craft. We went by the Norfolk Naval Station and Fort Monroe! We’ve also learned to hold off when you see massive, black clouds ahead of you. We stayed at the City Dock which just happened to be across from Legend Brewery. Nice walking town with beautiful old homes.

8/13/20 Hunt’s Cove near Kilmarnock VA

We had a great experience going back to one of Ginny and Jim’s old homesteads. They lived in this beautiful cove where they did some sailing. We had a beautiful evening anchored out in the middle and reminiscing great times. Unfortunately our dinghy conked out so we were not able to get back too far into the creek.

8/14-16/20 Ingram Bay VA

This was an unplanned, but enjoyable stop. We needed a part for the dinghy and a safe haven from the crazy waves we experienced on the Chesapeake. We learned that 3-4 foot waves are not for us. Great people and nice facility!