I’m running about two days behind in posting my pictures,
but the sunrise on the York River was absolutely spectacular on Monday. A combination of the clouds and the right
timing (in going to work) made it almost unforgettable. Add to it the sailboat that was moored at anchor
balls helped in the composition and pulled at this sailor’s heart strings.
The lower part of the York and the Chesapeake are great for
sailing. You can always tie up for an
hour or even for an overnight at the floating docks in Yorktown. I am always amazed by the tidal current that
clips by the docks, but boats seem to weather it well. The advantage is that there are some pretty
decent restaurants in the little town, which particularly helps with overnight
travelers. Breakfast is another story;
that may be difficult to find in particular on Mondays and Tuesdays. The mooring balls are also nice, I know the
county charges for them; although I have no idea how they collect their
money. Regretfully, there does not seem
to be a water taxi to bring people on shore to the restaurants and I am not
sure if I would be comfortable leaving a dingy on the beach, considering how
busy this beachfront is.
Of all the marinas in the area, York River Yacht Haven is your best
bet for overnight visitors. This marina
has a nice restaurant and a good marine store.
The York Haven Marina and White
House Cove Marina in Poquoson are pretty darn good too; White House Cove
has restaurant on the premises as well. Crown Point Marina might be
another destination. I do not think Wormley Creek Marina takes
transients, but they have a great service shop.
Our Yacht Club will also allow transients, but getting to a store or a
restaurant will be difficult. However,
our club has a lot of friendly helpful
members so that issue could be solved (in particular if you are buying).
Sailing in the area is great, the York is fun and so is the
Mobjack Bay. A lot of us sail year
round, although the winters can be chilly at times. I find February to be the toughest month in
the area, but to each his/her own. All
together we enjoy being on the York and lower Chesapeake Bay. It is a great place to visit and to sail.
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