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This Is Why We Sail! ⛵ Perfect Sailing to Cape Charles, Virginia
21 de octubre de 2026 · 11 min · 24K visitas · Onancock, Virginia
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A 1989 CT-56 sailing yacht departs Onancock, Virginia, for a 30-mile coastal transit to Cape Charles.0:02 Before departure, the owner inspects the fuel filters, confirming the system is free of water and debris after recent cleaning.0:47 The vessel exits the narrow channel into the Chesapeake Bay, where the crew raises the mizzen and unfurls the Genoa.3:02 In 12 to 13 knots of wind, the boat maintains a speed of 6.5 to 7 knots on a downwind reach.5:01 The owner notes that the boat’s full-keel design requires careful navigation around shallow areas near the Cape Charles entrance, where the bow thruster assists in backing into the marina slip.7:38 The crew plans to monitor weather windows for an upcoming passage around Cape Hatteras, targeting a Wednesday departure.3:49 The town of Cape Charles offers a deep-water harbor, historic architecture, and proximity to a white sand beach, though local dining options remain limited during the October off-season.8:51
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