Deltaville, VA Dozier Regatta Point Yachting Center June 7-8, 2016
We all woke up to pouring rains, but Dad was nice enough to take me out anyway. We both got soaked, but I needed the relief! Mom fed me and I heard them debating whether to leave or not? Dad consulted all his various weather apps and watched the weather channel. They decided as soon as the rain tapered off, we would leave. Tomorrow, thanks to tropical storm Colin, the winds are suppose to be really high! At least we will be that much further north and we can decide in Deltaville.
When the rain stopped, Mom squeegeed off the front Eisen glass so dad could see better. As we passed the Norfolk Naval Shipyards she took lots of photos. The shipyard has changed so much…not nearly the number of ships in port and the ones that are there are spread out. The ships look so much more futuristic than in the past…matte, grey, non reflective paint and no circular radar anymore. She jumped back inside when she saw the small Navy Police boats with their blue flashing lights patrolling the area…no point calling attention to ourselves.
She photographed Hampton Roads, the Tunnel entrances there, Ft. Monroe, Newport News, Thimble and Wolf Trap Light. The sun started peeking out as soon as we crossed over the top of the tunnel. It’s been beautiful out on the Chesapeake Bay ever since…The waters are a beautiful blue green and we have large, puffy, cumulus clouds in the sky. We have seen lots of boat traffic, from Navy cruisers and aircraft carriers, to freighters, to a freighter being towed by a towboat (talking about the engine that could!) Wow!!! That freighter made 5 or more of the tug!!! We have seen lots of cruisers/trawlers/yachts out here with us as well. A perfect water day after our ugly start this morning…you just never know what to expect when you are at the mercy of the weather…wait a moment and it will change!!!
We have to laugh at Emergency Channel 16 radio chatter, especially the Navy! They get very huffy that you don’t come within 500 yards nor cross their bow…They start calling out to any of the freighters that they think might even be close??? It’s funny because some of these commercial captains are polite, but they definitely let it be known that they aren’t anywhere near those ships!
Thankfully, I don’t hear so well anymore, I just tune it all out until mom and dad tells me what’s happening.
Mom is hoping for a strong Internet connection tonight, so she can get caught up making her 3rd Shutterfly book of our trip. Her book combines, our photos and my blog. So, with all that we are seeing we won’t forget so much of it once it’s over… The first book was bringing the boat home and through Florida. The second volume is from Georgia through the Carolinas. This next one starts with Virginia…
We arrived here around 3:00 which was great, since we started later than usual. Jimmy, the manager said it has been a gorgeous day here in Deltaville all day, but he too said the winds may be strong tomorrow. Unfortunately, they may be bad for days… Colin remains even after he left. This place is so gorgeous! …Like a pretty postcard! …And so much grass to choose from…I just couldn’t make up my mind!!! The best part it was a short walk for a change! On the deck and in the office they had water down for me and dog treats too!!! I tried to drag mom back to the office again, but she wouldn’t do it…RATS!
M & D said that they have a courtesy car and bikes if we want to go into town but doubt that we will… Mom got ambitious early…she made a balsamic, mustard, white wine marinade and is marinading pork chops and veggies for shish kabobs later. She even made us delicious egg, cheese and bacon English muffins for our brunch. Don’t know what has gotten into her???
Dad did most all of the driving today…It was pretty straightforward, if you have done your nautical homework and you have the navigational apps and technology M & D do!
We will just have to wait until tomorrow to see if we move on…I would love to stay another day…if for no other reason than to savor all that grass!
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| This was quite a sailing yacht to put it mildly! |
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| The Navy Hospital Ship, Comfort |
Some of our views of the Naval Base
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| Hampton Roads across from the Naval Base |
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| Fort Monroe now has this gorgeous hotel complex and isn't a Army Fort anymore...It's where Jefferson Davis was imprisoned after the Civil War |
More of the homes on Ft Monroe or Port Comfort
Hampton side of the Hampton Bay Bridge Tunnel
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| Here is that tug pulling that big freighter |
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| Off the end of the Hampton Bay Bridge Tunnel on the Norfolk side |
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| Thimble Point Light |
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| I should have shot more of the bay, so you can see those colors |
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| I love dragonflies and he flew on board halfway across the bay |
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| Wolf Trap Light |
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| Dozier Regatta Point Yacht Center |
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| Some of the lovely views around us |
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