HBYC Long Cruise – August 8-15

Agenda
August 8 – Depart HHS for Tangier
August 9 – Tangier to Smithfield
August 10 – Smithfield to Coinjock
August 11 – Coinjock to Plantation
August 12 – Plantation to Norfolk
August 13 – Norfolk
August 14 – Norfolk to Onancock
August 15 – Onancock to HHS

Below is the detailed agenda for this cruise.  Join us for the entire cruise or join when you can.  If you are joining us, PLEASE click HERE to register with HBYC so you get ALL the details and can be included in ALL dinner reservations and activities.

Day 1 – August 8:  HHS – Tangier

Travel approximately 65 miles to Parks Marina – Tangier, VA.  Slips are a flat rate of $5 for a brief stay; overnight transients – to 30 ft. $25, over 30 ft. $30. No reservations are needed for slips, you make slip reservations upon arrival and must pay with CASH.

Reservations for dinner at Fisherman’s Corner Restaurant.

Charming septuagenarian Milton Parks tools around on his shiny white motor scooter tending his cats and his professionally-run marina. He’s gracious and informative – as are most islanders. Well-maintained wood-paneled full bathrooms. Beware – current can run strong at right angles to slips. Bring insect repellent, alcoholic beverages and cash – Tangier is dry & credit-card free.

More information on Tangier click HERE.

Day 2 – August 9:  Tangier – Smithfield

Cruise approximately 65 miles to Smithfield, VA. We will be staying at Smithfield Station Marina. Slips are $2.50 per foot; $30 amp power – $7.50 per day, 2 x 30 amp power – $15.00 per day, 50 amp power – $ 15.00 per day and 2x 50 amp power – $30.00 per day. Slip reservations are to be made by calling 877-703-7701 or via email at Smithfieldstation@smithfieldstation.com and be sure to mention HBYC.

Beers at Wharf Hill Brewing Company – Dinner at The Restaurant at Smithfield Station

Day 3 – August 10:  Smithfield – Coinjock

Travel approximately 65 nm miles to Coinjock, NC. We will enter the Intracoastal Waterway at MM0 in Norfolk, traveling on rivers and bays and transiting the Great Bridge Lock on our trip to Coinjock Marina. Slips at $1.75 per foot; 30 Amp $7 per night, 50 Amp $10 per night, 100 Amp, single phase $25 per night, 100 Amp, three phase $40 per night. Slip reservations are to be made by phone 252 453 3271 or email marina@coinjockmarina.com and be sure to mention HBYC.

Day 4 – August 11:   Coinjock  – Plantation

Travel approximately 36 miles to Albemarle Plantation Marina located at the mouth of Yeopim Creek on the northern shore of Albemarle Sound. Slips at $1.00 per foot; $8 for 30 Amp, $8 for 50 Amp. Slip reservations are to be made by phone 252 426 4037 and be sure to mention HBYC.

Day 5 & 6 – August 12-13:   Plantation – Norfolk

Travel approximately 65 miles to Norfolk VA via the Dismal Swamp. We will be staying at the Norfolk Waterside Marina for 2 nights.. Slips at $2.00 per foot; 30 Amp $7.50, Twin 30 Amp $15, 50 Amp $15, Twin 50 Amp $30 Slip reservations are to be made by phone 757-625-3625 or via Dockwa and be sure to mention HBYC.

The Dismal Swamp route looks like the amazon and is a beautiful relaxing trip. It includes the 22nm Dismal Swamp Canal.

Check out the Waterside District for restaurants.

Day 7 – August 14:   Norfolk – Onancock

Travel approximately 65 miles to Onancock, VA (Eastern Shore) . We will be staying at the Onancock Wharf Marina. The marina has 12 floating dock slips that are 16 plus ft. wide, 2 bulkhead and 1 wide beam (stationary) slip. Water is generally 5-7 feet deep at the floating docks. The bulkhead accommodates boats up to 84 feet with water generally 7.5 feet deep. Slips at $2.00 per foot; $7.50 for 30 Amp, $15 for 50 Amp. Slip reservations are to be made by phone 757-625-3625 or via email toowharf@gmail.com and be sure to mention HBYC when you call –

Dinner at Mallards at the Wharf.

Day 8 – August 15:  Onancock – HHS

Travel to your home port. If that happens to be HHS, the distance is approximately 75nm. What a trip!