chesapeake-bay – Wendy on the Water

We did it. 235 nautical miles over 6 days (+ 1 day of rest due to bad weather). We made it home!

We hauled up anchor yesterday morning (Monday) at 7:15 and began the last day of our adventure. As I said in my previous post, I don’t know what happened with the forecast, but what it said and what we experienced were two different things. The Chesapeake Bay was supposed to see 1 foot waves and winds out of the southwest, which would have helped push us north. Instead, winds blew out of the west, hitting us directly on our beam and causing us to roll. Waves were more in the 2-3 foot range. It was quite uncomfortable for the first couple of hours. Steadily, though, by late morning, the winds began to subside, and by the time we were a couple of hours from the Rappahannock River, the water turned beautiful.

Sunrise at anchor outside of Willoughby Bay

Getting ready to pull up the anchor and begin the final stretch

Steady as she goes. Charro hanging onto the wheel. Me hanging onto myself and the pups. A wild ride on the Chesapeake Bay

Container ships in the distance on the Chesapeake Bay

Roughly 7 hrs. from our morning departure, the Robert O. Norris Bridge came into view. We were back in our home waters, and only about an hour away.

Almost there – The Robert O. Norris Bridge

Finally, around 3 pm, after 7 days of travel, we arrived at Green 1LC, the entrance to the channel into Locklies Creek. We. Were. Home.

A wonderful sight – Green 1 LC – the entrance to the channel into Locklies Creek and our marina

This trip was five months in the planning and I still can’t believe we actually did it. To be honest, I think I am still processing the events of the past week. I have more thoughts I would like to share, but it is late and I am so very tired. I will write again tomorrow.

Thank you again for following our big journey. 🙂

Fair winds,

Wendy