Tangier Island

[PalmettoSailor]

Originally Posted by BristolJonny

yeah we were hoping to do some spearfishing, but I was also thinking there might be a wreck to dive on in the area. I'm used to low vis, I grew up diving in New England Less than 3 feet sounds like a waste of time though, so I guess scuba is out.
Once I finally found the scale of the chart to tell distance, it looks like Tangier island would be at least a 3 day trip if we actually wanted to see anything. I'm sure we'll be able to amuse ourselves, and running over to the beach by windmill point sounds like it might be pretty fun.

Man, Urbanna is not that far up the river. I can easily do Onancock from our slip in D'ville just a ways down the river. If you could get an early start on Friday afterwork, you could get down to Windmill point and anchor in Little Bay before dark (Thats the one Nauti was talking about) and leave from there to get a jump on the leg to Tangier. Yes it would be a long day coming back, but I just did D'ville-St. Marys-D'ville going upwind against an ebb tide on the way up and we did that in in two days, so Urbanna to Tangier can be done.

If you absoultely have to dive I know where there's a Catalina 36 that wouldn't mind having her bottom scrubbed.

[BristolJonny]

Originally Posted by midlifesailor

If you absoultely have to dive I know where there's a Catalina 36 that wouldn't mind having her bottom scrubbed.

oh yeah??? I can think of nothing better to do on my first weekend in the bay than scrubbing a hull hahaha

Seriously though, I'll scrub your bottom if you compound my top!

[AWEllis3]

Where's your boat? I'm in Urbanna Creek by the bridge and I've sailed to Tangier.

[BristolJonny]

Originally Posted by AWEllis3

Where's your boat? I'm in Urbanna Creek by the bridge and I've sailed to Tangier.

I'm keeping it at Sunset point marina, I guess it used to be Burells marina? It seems like a nice quiet area. How long did it take you to sail to Tangier from there?

[AWEllis3]

Made the trip two years ago. I sailed to Deltaville on day one because the wind was from the N, great for going east on the Rapp but not for heading to Tangier.
On day two the wind had backed to the WNW, so I left right after the morning wind commenced (0900 or so). I arrived in Tangier about mid afternoon. Early arrival is a must. The town closes at 6 p.m. If you want dinner, you must be at the restaurant before then. Bring mosquito netting!
Mr. and Mrs. Parks don't have a radio. You must call them on the phone.

[BristolJonny]

thats good info, thanks! I don't think we'll try it this weekend, but its good to know we could make it in a day.

[NautiG]

Not only does the town close at 6pm, it's a dry island. So after a long day of sailing, you three guys are going to be stuck playing with the cats at the marina.

Also, as you may not be aware, coming from New England, July and August is not prime sailing season on the Chesapeake. Traditionally it's hot as heck with no wind, and you can't jump into the water to cool off because it's full of jelly fish. And then an afternoon thunderstorm comes along to beat the crap out of you and your boat.

It is however prime season to sit around the marina pool with a cold one, and then crank up the a/c at night while connected to shore power with hatches closed to keep the mosquitos out. Save the trip to Tangier for the fall when the weather is better and you know the area better. Also, take your chick there, not your buddies. She'll ooh and aw over the quaint fishing town, the accents she can't understand, and the cats at the marina. It's a sure thing.

Take your boys over the beach I told you about. If the wind is good, the bay is right there and you can go sailing. If it's no good you can hit the beach and check out the bikini girls.

Scott
Gemini Catamaran Split Decision

[pdqaltair]

Originally Posted by NautiG

Not only does the town close at 6pm, it's a dry island. So after a long day of sailing, you three guys are going to be stuck playing with the cats at the marina.

Also, as you may not be aware, coming from New England, July and August is not prime sailing season on the Chesapeake. Traditionally it's hot as heck with no wind, and you can't jump into the water to cool off because it's full of jelly fish. And then an afternoon thunderstorm comes along to beat the crap out of you and your boat.

It is however prime season to sit around the marina pool with a cold one, and then crank up the a/c at night while connected to shore power with hatches closed to keep the mosquitos out. Save the trip to Tangier for the fall when the weather is better and you know the area better. Also, take your chick there, not your buddies. She'll ooh and aw over the quaint fishing town, the accents she can't understand, and the cats at the marina. It's a sure thing.

Take your boys over the beach I told you about. If the wind is good, the bay is right there and you can go sailing. If it's no good you can hit the beach and check out the bikini girls.

Scott
Gemini Catamaran Split Decision

I liked it because it was a place I could let my 10-year old daughter explore with no risk of rough people. That is relaxing, for a parent, and fun for a kid. Can't do that at Ocean City.

Carrie Nation doesn't not patrol the docks in Tangier or Smith Island, so just keep the beer in proportion.