Chesapeake Chase Days 49-54: All the way Home
We enjoy some of our favorite things on the way home–the Waccamaw River, dolphins, quiet anchorages and sunsets. And then–home. Plus, the Captain’s Epilogue.
The voyages of the Motor Vessel Betty Lou
Chesapeake Chase
Chesapeake Chase Day 48: Beaufort
Beaufort and Homer Smith Marina provide a welcome stop. We take full advantage of the many marina amenities and enjoy dinner on the historic waterfront.
Chesapeake Chase Day 47: Oriental, and Jelly Fish
We make progress south on our journey, but the stop in Oriental was poopy, and the Captain gets a lesson in jellyfish anatomy.
Chesapeake Chase Days 45-46: Storms on way to Belhaven
Two hot and stormy travel days, with interesting and convenient stops at Coinjock and Belhaven Marinas. Great pizza, but no ice cream.
Chesapeake Chase Day 44: The Journey Home
We start the journey home, the last leg of our Chesapeake Chase (after one extra tribulation) and continue the chain of AC stops at Atlantic Yacht Basin.
Chesapeake Chase Day 43: Norfolk, VA
We head to Norfolk, tour the battleship Wisconsin, eat burgers at Jack Brown’s, enjoy symphony (and ice cream) on the lawn, and say farewell to Jess and Debbi.
Chesapeake Chase Days 41-42: Wormley Creek at Yorktown
A return across the lower Chesapeake Bay to York River, then a flexible change in plan to stay two nights at Wormley Creek Marina, enjoying park, pool and AC.
Chesapeake Chase Day 40: Onancock
We rise at dawn to catch the tide out of Smith Island and a sporty ride across the state line to Onancock, VA. Great dinner and walk in the rain for ice cream.
Chesapeake Chase Day 39: Smith Crew to Smith Island
The Betty Lou Smith Crew visits Smith Island and samples Smith Island Cake. More importantly, we make new friends, in a unique place preserving a simple life.
Chesapeake Chase Days 37-38: South to Crisfield
An early departure from St. Michaels helps avoid a thunderstorm enroute to our anchorage in Madison Bay. The next day we have a gentle ride south to Crisfield.