Sailing Chesapeake Bay & Annapolis 2024 | E031
May 23, 2024 · 5 min · 103 views · Riddie Island, Delaware River
What this video covers
Yacht Zen Again departed Deltaville, Virginia, for an overnight passage north through Chesapeake Bay to Annapolis, Maryland.1:20 The crew initially sailed with full canvas in light winds, but increasing southerly gusts necessitated a sail reduction.0:53 They opted to bypass intermediate stops, arriving at the Annapolis mooring field at dawn.1:23 During their week-long stay, the crew attended the spring sailing boat show and visited Reynolds Tavern.2:46 Following their time in Annapolis, they sailed north on Chesapeake Bay, stopping for three nights at the Sassafras River to stage for the transit of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.4:02 After navigating the canal, they anchored at Reedy Island in the Delaware River.5:08 The passage north from Virginia to the Delaware River involved a mix of overnight sailing and coastal cruising, with the crew timing their arrival at Annapolis to coincide with daylight for harbor entry.
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