Through skype and email we were able to answer a few questions yesterday.
Kent County, Md. tells me we can get by with a three day non-resident permit to use their ramp in Rock Hall. There are places where I can purchase the pass in town, but most likely will apply in advance through the mail and have the permit in hand to save time on launch day.
Researching Chesapeake City, which Bruce and I agree is well worth visiting, I found that they have public docks available at no cost for overnight stays. I believe the docks are those to the left in the photo above, next to the park. An easy walk to the small downtown and the Tap Room Crab House which offers, from the looks of their web page, a meal much like the one we had last weekend (I forgot the shrimp). That will give us a choice of two places to eat - the more upscale looking Chesapeake Inn or the more family style Tap Room.
Bruce and I skyped last night to go over the route and a few other details. We are leaning towards sailing across the mouth of Delaware Bay to Lewes and then going "inside" at Roosevelt Inlet (this would be the lighter blue path marked below) and taking the canal down to Indian River Inlet (marked in red).
Our goal will be to reach either Chincoteague or Wachapreague. Both places have docks, ramps and nearby hotels for the night we get in, plus rental cars available in nearby towns (though I need to call and confirm that they'll pick us up).
We've got about a month until the trip.
steve
Steve, this is very exciting. I think identifying good places to eat is of the highest importance.
ReplyDeleteI'm also very interested in what you find in the wilderness of barrier islands and muddy channels south of Chincoteague. Perfect for a Pathfinder!
Yes, food is important. We've got a couple of nice places lined up, and hope to find a few more.
ReplyDeleteThe last couple of legs of this trip, then the first few legs of the final circumnavigation will be a lot of fun working those channels inside the barrier islands.
How is the boat building these days?
steve
Planking her up and dreaming of cruising. Stretched out on the dry-fitted bunkflat the other day to see how if felt. Can't wait to get on the water!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe we've never eaten at the Tap Room Crab House. it looks just like our kind of place. Actually Ches. City is probably our kind of place but we never stop when we're driving over it on the high bridge. Cape May & Lewes are both neat towns and should be good stops.
ReplyDeleteMary Lou
ReplyDeletewe owe you a big thanks, not just for all the hospitality you and Fred have shown us, but also for steering us towards places like Chesapeake City. I never would have looked into it had you not mentioned it.
Thanks! steve