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Enjoying Ice Cream and Conversation along the C & D
Canal with Denise, Al, Lulu, Paul & Anthony |
According to Skipper Bob (the boater's bible to cruising) leaving 2 hours after low tide is the best time to depart the Cape May Canal and head up the Delaware Bay. This meant a departure shortly after 6 am,, YIKES!! Whats with this 6am stuff??? Needless to say we took advantage of the knowledge of the 'bible' and headed out. We were not alone in this crusade, several boats were not long ahead or behind. There was a mass exodus heading up the Delaware Bay. To say that the seas were calm is a little misspoken. The seas had not quite settled and the first few hours were rocky, we can imagine with clarity what other captains faced the day before. The tide was with us and we were cruising at almost 10 knots most of the way. The 70 plus mile trip was complete shortly around 1pm. To say we were flying is an understatement. As we entered the Chesapeake City basin we noticed the free dock becoming available. A small day boat left the dock and the 55' Flemming was making room for another boater , US!!! It's incredible luck to get a coveted spot on the free dock because this stop is extremely popular with not only long distance cruisers but also with the locals. Chesapeake City basin is lined with a picturesque park, cute boutiques, a great ice cream shop and a jumping tikki bar. It was a beautiful, hot, and sunny afternoon , so we decided to indulge in the delicious ice-cream. This is where we met a group of five friends and began to chat. It's always wonderful meeting new people and we had a lovely conversation with it ending that they will hopefully see us on our trek back north in the spring. What a delight!! You never know!!
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