It's summer
again. Our plans were for a summer of exploration in Maine and
Nova Scotia. A family emergency changed our plans, giving us
another chance to explore the Chesapeake Bay. We've been to the
Bay on three separate occasions and still haven't seen it all.
Here's our latest attempt.
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Our summer begins
with Charbonneau getting an annual haul-out and new bottom paint.
After almost 6,000 miles of cruising, she was ready for a little
TLC. You can read about her Fairy Tale transformation by clicking HERE.
Max and Bailey
get their annual exam with Doctor Melissa. The top left picture
shows the dogs trying to escape before we even get started. Max looks
worried as he waits in the top right photo, then gets his exam.
Bailey shows his bravery by hiding in a corner.
We killed our
wind generator while in the Bahamas. Another fun boating project
was rebuilding the entire motor. She looks (and works) like new
again.
We think Bailey
missed the boat. As we laid out our carpets for cleaning
while at Janet's mom's home, Bailey had to go lay in the middle of
them. It must have been time to go! (7/30/02)
On our way
again. Elizabeth City always looks lovely in the morning.
That's because we have to leave at dawn to reach the dismal swamp canal
in time for their morning lock. (8/5/02)
The peaceful
Pasquotank River winds its way from Elizabeth City to the South Mills
Lock, the southern lock of the Dismal Swamp Canal. (8/5/02)
The South Mills
Lock was open for business when we arrived. After going through
the lock, you have to proceed slowly to the small draw bridge.
Both are operated by the Lockmaster who runs back and forth in their
vehicle. (8/5/02)
One of our
favorite stops is an overnight stay at the NC Dismal Swamp Canal
Visitors Center. Its the only place we know of where cars and
boats share a rest stop. (8/6/02)
Some shots as we
passed through the Dismal Swamp Canal again this year. It is
still our preferred route from NC to Norfolk. (8/6/02)
Elizabeth's Dock
is a free dock just before the Deep Creek (northern) lock for the Dismal
Swamp Canal. Another alternative for staying in the swamp
overnight. (8/6/02)
Charbonneau
rests at the Waterside Marina in Norfolk. (8/7/02)
At anchor in St. Michaels after an overnight sail from Norfolk.
(8/09/02)
