You can tell from these pictures that the weather hasn’t been great. We’ve had high winds, overcast skies and rain on and off for days. We sat out a couple days of it in Onancock then caught a break in the weather and sailed down to Mill Creek by Hampton. The next day we motored past all the ships and tugs and barges. Way too much traffic! Our plan was to get through the Gilmerton Bridge and stop at Top Rack marina to wait out the impending cold front. Of course, the Gilmerton had other ideas. When we got there, 8 other boats were already waiting, some as long as 3 hours. Some type of electrical issue. All the bridge tender could say was “they are working on it.” At 2:00, the bridge went up and the crowds were released. 12 sailboats and 1 very large motor yacht all headed south at once. We lucked out and pulled straight into one of the 1st come, 1st served slips at Top Rack and settled in for the next round of rain and wind. Weird fall!
The Dismal Swamp is not open yet so we’re reluctantly set to go thru the VA cut as soon as conditions allow. Maybe in the spring we’ll be able to enjoy the Swamp again.
There was some type of schooner event in Norfolk. Dozens of beautiful boats all over the docks.
The Lady Maryland under full sail in 20 kts of wind.
This one is for Zach – train cars waiting at the wharf for goods to be loaded onto ships for the next leg of their journey.
A Trumpy, a timeless classic!
Looks pretty precarious to us.
All safely tucked away inside on the shelves.
But if not…
Enjoying following you. Safe travels! Cyn