Deltaville, VA to Georgetown, MD

Some land obligations have us heading back to our home port, Granary Marina (Georgetown, MD) to wrap up loose ends before we head south for the winter, sometime in November 2025. We’re completely stoked!

Costs:

Dining: $100
Marinas: $284
Mooring Ball: $0
Provisions: $0
Shopping: $0
Tips: $5
Uber: $0
West Marine: $125

*Cost excludes fuel calculation at this time.

Total: $514

Monday, September 29 2025 (Day 20)

Departure: Deltaville Boatyard (Deltaville, VA) 10:55AM

Captain’s Report:

Slightly Choppy Waters
Cruising Average Speed 7kn, Peak Speed: 7.8kn
Outside is Cool (70°F) & Humidity (91%)
Light Rain On/Off
11:07AM Starboard Pass USCG Vessel Replacing Marker Signage
11:11AM 10kn Bow Winds
12:24PM West Point, VA Starboard Pass
12:48PM Port to Port Pass of a Drifting Center Console Vessel Fishing
2:22PM Starboard to Starboard Pass with M/S Erguvan’s & M/V Elexor
2:31PM Starboard Pass Smith Point Light
2:36PM Current Change to our Favor
2:55PM Starboard to Starboard Pass with Sailboat (No AIS)
4:11PM Port Pass of Point Lookout State Park (Scotland, MD)
4:44PM Port Pass Point No Point Light
5PM 16kn Winds & Occasional White Caps
5:24PM Starboard to Port Pass of M/S Scheldegracht
6:22PM Port Pass Patuxent Military Base

Arrival: Mill Creek Anchorage (Solomon Island, MD) 7:18PM

Distance Cruised: 56 Miles

Special Comments:

For new followers, be sure to read our journey from Georgetown, MD to Deltaville, VA.
Our departure is contingent upon Eric, Deltaville Boatyard (Deltaville, VA) completion.
Rather than anchor at Smith Creek is a 35.5 miles long stream, North Fork of the Shenandoah River in the Shenandoah Valley, VA the Captain has decided to push forward to Solomons, MD to get ahead of Tropical Storm Imelda. Since, the change was after our morning conversations, it’s subject to change again with little to no notice.
As of 11:19AM this morning our anchorage ETA is 7PM.
Well, our retractable Phantom Screen Doors recently installed have prevented 3 different flies from entering. Folks are often surprised to hear what we we see miles from shore coastline such as birds, butterflies, and flies.
Smith Point Light is off the west shore of the Chesapeake Bay, VA at the mouth of the Potomac River since 1897. As of 2002, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2005, purchased by a Winona, MN builder at
auction for $170,000.
We have heard three sonic planes passing over us on three different occasions.
Hmm, unlike our phone navigation system it dawned on me that when you cross state lines there’s no soft voice welcoming you.
What’s for dinner while underway? Cereal. Because that’s what Jacques wanted, so glad he easy to please and nontraditional about meals. Well, it’s a fend for yourself night because I don’t have my favorite cereal onboard (LOL).
The overcast day did not generate much solar panel energy.

Next Stop: Herrington Harbor North (Deale, MD) (Tuesday, 9/30/25)

Tuesday, September 30 2025 (Day 21)

Departure: Mill Creek Anchorage (Solomon Island, MD) 7:20AM

Captain’s Report:

Calm Waters
Cruising Average Speed 7.2kn, Peak Speed: 7.4kn
Outside is Cool (77°F) & Humidity (65%)
8:26AM Port Pass of Cove Point Lighthouse (Lusby, MD)
11AM Port Pass of Chesapeake Beach, MD Area
11:23AM Port to Port Pass of a Sailboat Being Towed by Small Recreational Vessel

Arrival: Herrington Harbor North (Deale, MD) 12:30PM

Distance Cruised: 35 Miles

Special Comments:

Pretty sure, Jacques was like a kid on Christmas Eve with his Automated Generator Start. I on the other hand had “what if” plaguing my mind. Perhaps, because I wasn’t in a coma state of sleep 1:30AM we heard the generator start but not stay on. Jacques leaped out of bed in his underwear and t-shirt, while me the “lioness” wanted nothing more than to be melted in between the sheets as I was. He managed to temporarily fix it, suspecting it’s a sensor issue triggering hotter temperatures than actual temperatures. Absolutely, love my mechanic!
Occasional sporadic bow spray while underway. Otherwise, fairly smooth cruising.
M/V Moonstruck has been running on our starboard stern for awhile.
Today’s overcast day is generating very little solar panel energy, roughly 250 watts.
Issac at Herrington Harbor North (Deale, MD) was a great dock hand as the mid ship dock rub rail just popped off. Fortunately, nobody nor the vessel were injured. As he was helping Jacques, the Captain’s hand accidentally slipped and and turned on the water, spraying Issac.
Walking to dinner from E Dock we couldn’t help but to notice our former G Dock neighbors, Dan & Robin G (M/V Bituminous) while staying in Crisfield, MD.
Today, our winter storage commitment was due at Pleasure Cove Marina (Pasadena, MD). Our preferred heated hangar storage for many years, not only with this vessel but, past vessel too. We’re just completely stoked to be heading south instead of winter storage.

Next Stop: Unknown (Thursday, 10/2/25)

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (Day 22)

Dock Tied: Herrington Harbor North (Deale, MD)

Special Comments:

Coastal Flood Advisory through Thursday, 10/2/25 until 2AM.
While sipping my morning coffee, I couldn’t help but to notice our beautiful port view. Honestly, the photo doesn’t justify the view.
The birds are plentiful this morning! Chirping away they really make flying to look like so much fun.
Andy, Marine Technical Services (MTS) came onboard this morning to checkout an abnormality Jacques detected and to follow up with a quote for a repair before we head too far south sometime next month.
Well, the calendar scrolled onto a new month, October 1st and just like it’s a though someone flipped a switch with cool outdoor temperatures. Yesterday, we wore shorts and short sleeves and today we’re all bundled up. Our favorite time of year!
Yelp, across Swan Creek it’s BINGO Night at Skipper’s Pier Restaurant & Dock Bar (Deale, MD). Gosh, if we only had a printable card to play along.

Next Stop: Still Pond, MD Anchorage (Thursday, 10/2/25)

*Sunrise* *Coming on Port*
Herrington Harbor North

Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Day 23)

Departure: Herrington Harbor North (Deale, MD) 7:50AM

Captain’s Report:

Calm & Choppy Waters
Cruising Average Speed 6.6kn, Peak Speed: 7.2kn
Outside is Cool (73°F) & Humidity (2%)
8:48AM USCG PanPan Man Overboard (Drill) by Bay Bridge
9:09AM USCG PanPan Canceled
9:16AM Entering Bay Bridge Marked Channel (#3) & .3 Bow Current (Dropping Cruising Speed to 6.5kn)
9:25AM Bouncy Sporiodic Water Conditions
9:39AM Pass Starboard to Starboard Pass with S/V Dream Catcher
9:53AM Port Pass Thomas Point Shoal Light (Annapolis, MD)
10:03AM Port Pass Annapolis, MD Entrance/Exit
10:30AM Hailed M/S Marathos by Bay Bridge for Intent (Bay Bridge Anchorage)
10:31AM Port Pass M/S Spliethoff Anchored
10:40AM Starboard to Starboard Pass M/S Marathos
10:42AM Starboard to Bow Pass M/V RV Sperry Start III
10:43AM Hailed M/S Zeus by Bay Bridge for Intent (We Altered Course Starboard to Starboard)
10:50AM Hailed M/S CMA CGM Fidelio for Intent Pass Under Bay Bridge (Port to Port)
10:51AM Pass Under Bay Bridge, MD
10:57AM Port to Port Pass M/S CMA CGM Fidelio
12:08PM Hailed M/V Trixie (N78)
12:18PM Current Flow to Our Benefit
12:41PM Approaching Where We Saw Dolphins in 2023 (No Sightings)
1:08PM Starboard Pass Tolchester Marina (Chestertown, MD)
1:33PM Starboard to Port M/V Pass (No AIS)
1:42PM Starboard to Starboard Pass M/V Final Final
1:45PM Hailed M/S McCallister Sisters for Intent Pass
1:53PM Port to Port Pass M/S McCallister Sisters

Arrival: Still Pond, MD Anchorage 2:50PM

Distance Cruised: 47 Miles

Special Comments:

Coastal Flooding Advisory in effect until 5AM on Friday morning, 10/3/25.
OMG, was there ever a flock of birds this morning flying around Herrington Harbor North (Deale, MD). On D Dock a cruiser vessel with a flying deterrent mid bow was photograhing the pesty birds resting on their roof hardtop. Until you’ve scrubbed bird poop off fiberglass, you can’t appreciate admiring them afar. Just not below their aim or onboard.
Off to do more departure chores, nothing is more sobering than bare feet on a dew lined deck. Burr!
As we cast off from E Dock (Herrington Harbor North, Deale, MD) this morning, we accidentally left a parting gift. What, you ask? A black fender ($100 value). Tied to the piling, Jacques said, he would take of it along with the large orange ball. I to take care of the two black fenders attached to the vessel. Which I did. Ops, he forgot. Standing in the cockpit stern a 2′ away from the dock is when I noticed it as I was more focused to S/V Sea Wave (stern to stern) close to our swim platform. If you’ve been following along our journey, then this makes the third fender this season (2 large white balls + 1 long black fender).
WOWser, there’s a lot of crab trap lines out this morning. Must be ramping up for the weekend crowd.
At the time of the initial PanPan call by Bay Bridge we were about an hour away, yet. We were relieved to later hear it was a drill but, we began conversing how we would render aid.
After serving lunch in the distance I spotted the silhouette of a Nordhavn without binoculars. Jacques was impressed and confirmed my sighting. He hailed and briefly chatted with Bruno L.
Back in our neck of the woods, I will miss knowing the tree line crest and buildings in sight without a navigational chart.

Next Stop: Granary Marina (Georgetown, MD) (Friday, 10/3/25)

*Cool Looking Morning Mist*
**Herrington Harbor North**

*Our Starboard Moon View*
Still Pond, MD

Friday, October 3, 2025 (Day 24)

Departure: Still Pond, MD Anchorage (Still Pond, MD) 8:05AM

Captain’s Report:

Calm Waters
Cruising Average Speed 6.6kn, Peak Speed: 6.9kn
Outside is Cool (71°F) & Humidity (88%)
8:50AM Entering Sassafras River, MD
9:12AM Port to Port Pass M/V Knot So Fast
9:19AM Port Pass of (3) Anchored Sailboats
9:20AM Port to Port Pass S/V Mystic Breeze
9:29AM Starboard to Starboard Pass S/V Cash L Coe
9:42AM Port Pass by Knight Island

Arrival: Granary Marina (Georgetown, MD) 10:15AM

Distance Cruised: 14 Miles

Special Comments:

Still amazed how fatiguing cruise days are. Not sure why? Mind you, we have roadtrip to the north (Canada) and south (Florida) without such fatigue. Anyways, even I retired early last night, 9PM. Normal bedtime 11:30PM – Midnight.
Awoken around 5AM with the automated generator start. However, it did not sound to run long enough to do anything. Fortunately, thereafter Jacques got up to use the head. After my mention, to the engine room he went. Eventually, he was able to get it to stay on. Needless to mention, we’re up for the day.
Upon our dock return, it will be a busy month between appointments, Captains License course, errands, shopping, wrapping up land obligations, and preparing for our extended journey south. We don’t anticipate returning to the Upper Chesapeake Bay, MD next year based on the places we wish to visit.
I absolutely love the simplicity of anchoring. Usually prefer my coffee after my chores are done but, since we’ve been up I did down one cup and purposely reserved my second cup until chore completion. OMG, is the morning dew sobering. Rinsing the chain and deck, I lost feeling in my feet. Yes, I should be wearing my Crocs but, I’m always barefoot onboard.
The local crab boats were kind and didn’t have us threading the needle upon departure this morning. Thank you!
Jacques finally reached out to Eric, Deltaville Boatyard (Deltaville, VA), whom appears to validate his suspensions that it’s a temperature sensor issue. Hopefully, something Jacques can easily fix once we’re tied to the docks.
Cruising with current against us.

Well, the “eagle” has landed, as they say. After 24 days of cruising, we’re back at our home port along the Sassafras River, MD. Even though our home moves with us, it feels so good to be home. (We have wondered as we become nomads if our many years of familiarity with home surroundings will ever shake off?) October will be a busy month as we’ve got errands to do, people to see, places to be, and vehicles to get rid of all before we commence our first trip cruising south sometime in November.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page“

~ St Augustine