Sailing from the Chesapeake Bay to Portsmouth [E301]
9 August 2024 · 15 min · 670 views · Chesapeake Bay
What this video covers
The crew navigates the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) toward Portsmouth, Virginia, opting for the inland route to avoid hazardous sea conditions off Cape Hatteras.14:28 Daily progress is limited to 50-mile hops due to the need to manage children on board, frequent bridge and train traffic, and a lack of favorable wind for sailing.0:39 The vessel relies heavily on the engine, as weather windows for offshore passages remain elusive.1:24 While transiting, the crew manages deck maintenance, specifically scraping protruding teak caulking and assessing the depth of the teak decking to determine if the wood can be re-bunged.7:11 Upon arrival in Portsmouth, the boat ties up at a free public dock, which features metal-capped pilings that require careful fender placement to accommodate a two-to-three-foot tidal range.5:55 The transit includes navigating the final lock of the trip after passing the Dismal Swamp.14:25
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