This morning started clear, crisp and cool, about 60 degrees, with a
gentle breeze from the north. I can deal with a gentle breeze. I made a
good departure, and went directly across the river to the Norfolk side
and took a picture of the tall ship "Virginia". The next time I get
internet I will look it up so I will know what I saw, and send you the
picture. Then up past all the navy ships and out into Hampton Roads. The
wind was a little stronger than gentle so I decided to see what the bay
was like to see if I could proceed. When I got out to Thimble Shoals
the wind was from the north making whitecaps. I referred to the Waterway
Guide I bought just before I left (and glad I did) and found that I
could anchor in Hampton. I motored into the narrow Hampton River,
(didn't know that there was a Hampton River,) past Hampton University
(didn't know there was a Hampton University) (Hampton Sidney ?)and lots
of upscale docks and restaurants, to a small anchorage. It would be fine
if I wanted to "town" (I just invented a verb), but all I wanted to do
was anchor. The Waterway Guide also said that there was an anchorage out
where the tunnel comes in from Norfolk. That was perfect. It is large,
open, sheltered from west and north wind (forecasted for tonight), and
easy to get out of. I still plan to go to Reedville tomorrow. It will be
about 50 miles, and the winds are supposed to be light from the west,
so it should be no problem. So now I am happily doing boat chores. Do a
few a day and the boat looks better and better.
Lone, Bill
Maybe I should make that
Love, Bill
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