LONG CRUISES - 2022 Itinerary Follows
The files below cover:
1. CCBA Long Cruises from 2005 to 2021
- If you have looked at the 2005-2011 document before, it now includes 2013 & 2014 & 2015.
Please excuse the size - it is over 13 Megs!
2. Several prior cruises include the around Delmarva.
1. CCBA Long Cruises from 2005 to 2021
- If you have looked at the 2005-2011 document before, it now includes 2013 & 2014 & 2015.
Please excuse the size - it is over 13 Megs!
2. Several prior cruises include the around Delmarva.
CCBA Fall Cruise 2022
September 17 - 24
Up the Wicomico to Salisbury and Evolution Brewery
This year we head up the Wicomico River to Salisbury for lunch at the Evolution Brewery with a stop along the way at Dames Quarter Creek, home of Larry Antonic as well as a few spots we haven’t visited.
Following is the plan. Everything is approximate but more reliable than writing at low tide in the sand. We’re Cats after all.
Sunday 9/18, Day 1 – Slaughter Creek (38* 30.32’N, 076*16.30’W)
Initial meet up at Slaughter Cr. off the Little Choptank River. The creek is very well protected with good anchorage. Slaughter Creek marina on the east side has slips and all services including a nice previously floating restaurant. There is another more quant restaurant further up the creek that seems to be open after many years. We may give it a try.
From Thomas Point lighthouse head approximately 176* PMC (per mag compass) for about 17 NM. This will take you to red “80”. Then 131* PMC for another 9NM to green “25C" at the entrance to the entrance to Slaughter Creek. 149* takes you to green “3” and into the channel proper. The bottom shifts often in the creek so honor the marks. Slaughter Creek Marina (410-221-0050) will be on your port side. It's the only marina. They have non-ethanol fuel, diesel, ice, showers (only for people taking a slip $45/night). The pumps are self-serve. Plan on having dinner at the restaurant. You can tie up at the dock on the north side and drink, eat without a dock fee, but can't use the head/showers. Since fuel and ice is available it would be a good idea to fuel/ice up as the next convenient fuel stop on route is in Salisbury 70nm.
There is Scott’s Cove Marina in Chance on Deal Island. Its a bit off the track but they have fuel etc.
Monday 9/19, Day 2 - Fox Creek on the Honga River. (38*16.18N’, 076*07.13’W), 34 NM. Departure time 0800 +/-.
Coming out of Slaughter Creek make an easy bend westward after red “25C" follow the contours and pass between James Island and Oyster Cove. The chart says 2', however, last time through we had six feet in spots. The island is now mostly gone and who knows where it spread to so go easy. From between the gap steer approx. 231* for 2.5NM to red “CP”. Continue South on 154* to Hooper’s Island light, from there head east following the contours to get south of the Barren Islands. Then head NNW to green “WR1W” (this was reported: “ Old WR1 buoy was located here. Army Corps has not replaced. A small reflective stick is in place. REMNANTS OF OLD TRIPOD MARKER STILL BELOW WATER. Sometimes emerging at low tide”. So beware) and under the bridge to green “1E”. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 35' and the water is shallow on both sides per chart. Then east to find the channel and wind your way down the Honga and around red “2” to green “1” then NW into Fox Creek. If you're taller, sail around the bottom of Lower Hooper’s Island. Simpler but not as scenic a route. Lark will be going around. The land is low and flat in the area and doesn't provide much protection from the wind, but this anchorage has protection from the seas. NO services at this anchorage. Hearn’s Cove is just to the south and is an alternate anchorage within walking distance of the small village of Wingate.
Tuesday 9/20, Day 3 – Dames Quarter Creek (38*12’N, 075*52.96’W) off Monie Bay at the mouth of the Wicomico, 16NM. Departure time 0900+-.
Shallow but protected anchorage with an interesting entrance around a sandbar. We’ve been here a few times and enjoyed the hospitality of Larry Antonic. Just past the turn south into the creek at Long Point you’ll see three red roofed hexagonal houses. That’s Larry’s place. There is a boat ramp off Messick Rd. just a bit further up the creek.
Departing, back to green “1” then 165* 2NM to green “1H” then 115* for 4NM to green “7A” passing the Hooper Straight spider and through Hooper Straight. Follow the marks around Sharkfin Shoal to red “14” then head 87* for 4.5NM to green “5”. Then an easy bend to the south to find red “2” then green “3” then red“4” looking for the sandbar to the west. Good place to watch the boat ahead of you. Sail around the bar then turn back north into the cove. NO services at this anchorage.
Scott’s Cove Marina in Chance, Deal Island, 410-430-9618
Wednesday 9/21, Day 4 – Salisbury (38*21.89’N, 075*36.28’W), 20NM Depart at sunrise
Salisbury is our destination and we plan to get an early start in order to have time to enjoy the town but mostly the offerings at Evolution Brewery. We may be able to arrange a tour and will definitely partake of their food and great brews. There is also the Wildfowl Carving and Art Museum at the state college that should prove interesting. There is no good anchorage so slips will be taken at the Port of Salisbury Marina 410-548-3176. The marina is closed on Wednesdays but they know we’re coming. Make your reservation early as they are trying to put us close together. They have fuel, a restaurant next door and a breakfast place up the street. Ice is within a walk at a convenience store. If shore crew join us, we can press them for a ride.
It will be a day of motoring. No need for routing here just head up the river.
Salisbury is a commercial port so there may be ships running up and down the river as well as two cable ferries. One just past green “27” near Whitehaven about 6nm up river and a small one just past green “43” near Upper Ferry about 8NM further up river.
Thursday 9/22, Day 5 – Tedious Creek (38*14.79’N, 76*2.5’W), 29NM. Departure 0800 +-
With a name like that, it has to be good. It’s an interesting little place, small and shallow but in a good position to make it to the next day’s destination.
Follow the river downstream until its mouth at green “5”, then turn starboard to 98* for 5NM to red “2FB” then 295* for 2.7NM to green “1TC” and on into Tedious Creek. They have a breakwater, so stay in the channel. NO services at this anchorage.
Friday 9/23, Day 6 – Solomon’s Island on the Patuxent, 27NM, depart 0800+-
It’s back out of the marsh across the bay and into civilization. Solomon’s is always a great stop as it has everything and is the stomping grounds of our past Commodore. There are anchorages everywhere but after two days on the water the plan is to grab a slip at Spring Cove Marina (410-326-2161) (38*20.095’N, 76*27.628’W), up back creek. Being one of the best marinas on the bay, they have all services.
Coming out of Tedious Creek at "G 1TC" come right to 139° for 2.5NM to red"10" then 237* for 1.2NM to enter Hooper Strait. Steer 237* for 1.2NM then steer 297* for 2NM to red “4” from there turn to 266* for 8.5NM to r/w “HS” back in the bay. Then head NW on 317* for 8NM to green “1PR”. You can cut inside this mark, to the left nearly a half mile. Then head 289* for 2.4NM to green “3” and into the mouth of the Patuxent. From there steer 27* for 1NM to red “4” at Drum Point then follow the marks on the north shore channel into Solomon’s. Head up into Back Creek for just under a mile to Spring Cove Marina.
Saturday 9/24, Day 7 – Dun Cove (38*44.44’N, 76*19’W), 31NM, Depart 0800+-
Dunn Cove off Harris Creek is on the Choptank side of the Bay Hundred peninsula just north of Knapp’s Narrows. It’s a popular anchorage. Centrally located with great protection. Services are nearby at the narrows. If you have the time and haven’t been there, Tilghman Island has a few interesting places to see including the Tilghman Waterman’s Museum set up in one of the uniquely shaped “W” houses.
If you need ice or fuel, you can stop in at Knapps Narrows, just beyond the bridge is where services are. The fuel dock on the north side is self-serve. Ice is in the little store across the Narrows.
Head back to Drum Point then steer 55* for 3.5NM to green “77”. From there ride on 355* for 14NM to approach Sharp’s Island and green “5”. Thence 44* for 5.3NM to red “10”. Head on 353* for 2.5NM to green “1”. Then 7* for 2.5NM past Knapp’s Narrows to “5”. On to 349* for half a mile to red “6” and into the Cove.
Sunday 9/25, Day 8 – Homeward Bound wherever that may be. Depart whenever.
NOTES:
A dingy would be nice, but not required. Phil plans to bring his. Another would be great.
Be prepared for:
All weather conditions
Motoring up the river
Several anchorage's where fuel will not be available
At least two days where ice and fuel may not be available.
An itinerary change due to weather or other considerations
Heed the fine print regards “WR1W”
CCBA accepting no responsibility for anything
A great time
Great opportunities for shore crew to join us are at Salisbury and Solomon’s. They will be most welcome.
Marinas:
Slaughter Creek Marina (410) 221-0050
Port of Salisbury Marina (410) 548-3176
Spring Cove Marina (410) 326-2161
Scott’s Cove (fuel) (410)-430-9618
Each skipper to make his own reservations.
Daily check-ins at noon and five on VHF channel 72.
Just a personal note from Phil: Port of Salisbury and Spring Cove Marina are well worth the slip. Many of us will anchor out the other days.
Your Intrepid Cruise Committee
Following is the plan. Everything is approximate but more reliable than writing at low tide in the sand. We’re Cats after all.
Sunday 9/18, Day 1 – Slaughter Creek (38* 30.32’N, 076*16.30’W)
Initial meet up at Slaughter Cr. off the Little Choptank River. The creek is very well protected with good anchorage. Slaughter Creek marina on the east side has slips and all services including a nice previously floating restaurant. There is another more quant restaurant further up the creek that seems to be open after many years. We may give it a try.
From Thomas Point lighthouse head approximately 176* PMC (per mag compass) for about 17 NM. This will take you to red “80”. Then 131* PMC for another 9NM to green “25C" at the entrance to the entrance to Slaughter Creek. 149* takes you to green “3” and into the channel proper. The bottom shifts often in the creek so honor the marks. Slaughter Creek Marina (410-221-0050) will be on your port side. It's the only marina. They have non-ethanol fuel, diesel, ice, showers (only for people taking a slip $45/night). The pumps are self-serve. Plan on having dinner at the restaurant. You can tie up at the dock on the north side and drink, eat without a dock fee, but can't use the head/showers. Since fuel and ice is available it would be a good idea to fuel/ice up as the next convenient fuel stop on route is in Salisbury 70nm.
There is Scott’s Cove Marina in Chance on Deal Island. Its a bit off the track but they have fuel etc.
Monday 9/19, Day 2 - Fox Creek on the Honga River. (38*16.18N’, 076*07.13’W), 34 NM. Departure time 0800 +/-.
Coming out of Slaughter Creek make an easy bend westward after red “25C" follow the contours and pass between James Island and Oyster Cove. The chart says 2', however, last time through we had six feet in spots. The island is now mostly gone and who knows where it spread to so go easy. From between the gap steer approx. 231* for 2.5NM to red “CP”. Continue South on 154* to Hooper’s Island light, from there head east following the contours to get south of the Barren Islands. Then head NNW to green “WR1W” (this was reported: “ Old WR1 buoy was located here. Army Corps has not replaced. A small reflective stick is in place. REMNANTS OF OLD TRIPOD MARKER STILL BELOW WATER. Sometimes emerging at low tide”. So beware) and under the bridge to green “1E”. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 35' and the water is shallow on both sides per chart. Then east to find the channel and wind your way down the Honga and around red “2” to green “1” then NW into Fox Creek. If you're taller, sail around the bottom of Lower Hooper’s Island. Simpler but not as scenic a route. Lark will be going around. The land is low and flat in the area and doesn't provide much protection from the wind, but this anchorage has protection from the seas. NO services at this anchorage. Hearn’s Cove is just to the south and is an alternate anchorage within walking distance of the small village of Wingate.
Tuesday 9/20, Day 3 – Dames Quarter Creek (38*12’N, 075*52.96’W) off Monie Bay at the mouth of the Wicomico, 16NM. Departure time 0900+-.
Shallow but protected anchorage with an interesting entrance around a sandbar. We’ve been here a few times and enjoyed the hospitality of Larry Antonic. Just past the turn south into the creek at Long Point you’ll see three red roofed hexagonal houses. That’s Larry’s place. There is a boat ramp off Messick Rd. just a bit further up the creek.
Departing, back to green “1” then 165* 2NM to green “1H” then 115* for 4NM to green “7A” passing the Hooper Straight spider and through Hooper Straight. Follow the marks around Sharkfin Shoal to red “14” then head 87* for 4.5NM to green “5”. Then an easy bend to the south to find red “2” then green “3” then red“4” looking for the sandbar to the west. Good place to watch the boat ahead of you. Sail around the bar then turn back north into the cove. NO services at this anchorage.
Scott’s Cove Marina in Chance, Deal Island, 410-430-9618
Wednesday 9/21, Day 4 – Salisbury (38*21.89’N, 075*36.28’W), 20NM Depart at sunrise
Salisbury is our destination and we plan to get an early start in order to have time to enjoy the town but mostly the offerings at Evolution Brewery. We may be able to arrange a tour and will definitely partake of their food and great brews. There is also the Wildfowl Carving and Art Museum at the state college that should prove interesting. There is no good anchorage so slips will be taken at the Port of Salisbury Marina 410-548-3176. The marina is closed on Wednesdays but they know we’re coming. Make your reservation early as they are trying to put us close together. They have fuel, a restaurant next door and a breakfast place up the street. Ice is within a walk at a convenience store. If shore crew join us, we can press them for a ride.
It will be a day of motoring. No need for routing here just head up the river.
Salisbury is a commercial port so there may be ships running up and down the river as well as two cable ferries. One just past green “27” near Whitehaven about 6nm up river and a small one just past green “43” near Upper Ferry about 8NM further up river.
Thursday 9/22, Day 5 – Tedious Creek (38*14.79’N, 76*2.5’W), 29NM. Departure 0800 +-
With a name like that, it has to be good. It’s an interesting little place, small and shallow but in a good position to make it to the next day’s destination.
Follow the river downstream until its mouth at green “5”, then turn starboard to 98* for 5NM to red “2FB” then 295* for 2.7NM to green “1TC” and on into Tedious Creek. They have a breakwater, so stay in the channel. NO services at this anchorage.
Friday 9/23, Day 6 – Solomon’s Island on the Patuxent, 27NM, depart 0800+-
It’s back out of the marsh across the bay and into civilization. Solomon’s is always a great stop as it has everything and is the stomping grounds of our past Commodore. There are anchorages everywhere but after two days on the water the plan is to grab a slip at Spring Cove Marina (410-326-2161) (38*20.095’N, 76*27.628’W), up back creek. Being one of the best marinas on the bay, they have all services.
Coming out of Tedious Creek at "G 1TC" come right to 139° for 2.5NM to red"10" then 237* for 1.2NM to enter Hooper Strait. Steer 237* for 1.2NM then steer 297* for 2NM to red “4” from there turn to 266* for 8.5NM to r/w “HS” back in the bay. Then head NW on 317* for 8NM to green “1PR”. You can cut inside this mark, to the left nearly a half mile. Then head 289* for 2.4NM to green “3” and into the mouth of the Patuxent. From there steer 27* for 1NM to red “4” at Drum Point then follow the marks on the north shore channel into Solomon’s. Head up into Back Creek for just under a mile to Spring Cove Marina.
Saturday 9/24, Day 7 – Dun Cove (38*44.44’N, 76*19’W), 31NM, Depart 0800+-
Dunn Cove off Harris Creek is on the Choptank side of the Bay Hundred peninsula just north of Knapp’s Narrows. It’s a popular anchorage. Centrally located with great protection. Services are nearby at the narrows. If you have the time and haven’t been there, Tilghman Island has a few interesting places to see including the Tilghman Waterman’s Museum set up in one of the uniquely shaped “W” houses.
If you need ice or fuel, you can stop in at Knapps Narrows, just beyond the bridge is where services are. The fuel dock on the north side is self-serve. Ice is in the little store across the Narrows.
Head back to Drum Point then steer 55* for 3.5NM to green “77”. From there ride on 355* for 14NM to approach Sharp’s Island and green “5”. Thence 44* for 5.3NM to red “10”. Head on 353* for 2.5NM to green “1”. Then 7* for 2.5NM past Knapp’s Narrows to “5”. On to 349* for half a mile to red “6” and into the Cove.
Sunday 9/25, Day 8 – Homeward Bound wherever that may be. Depart whenever.
NOTES:
A dingy would be nice, but not required. Phil plans to bring his. Another would be great.
Be prepared for:
All weather conditions
Motoring up the river
Several anchorage's where fuel will not be available
At least two days where ice and fuel may not be available.
An itinerary change due to weather or other considerations
Heed the fine print regards “WR1W”
CCBA accepting no responsibility for anything
A great time
Great opportunities for shore crew to join us are at Salisbury and Solomon’s. They will be most welcome.
Marinas:
Slaughter Creek Marina (410) 221-0050
Port of Salisbury Marina (410) 548-3176
Spring Cove Marina (410) 326-2161
Scott’s Cove (fuel) (410)-430-9618
Each skipper to make his own reservations.
Daily check-ins at noon and five on VHF channel 72.
Just a personal note from Phil: Port of Salisbury and Spring Cove Marina are well worth the slip. Many of us will anchor out the other days.
Your Intrepid Cruise Committee
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