I’m anchored here in Norfolk. Today was a leisurely trip through the Dismal Swamp Canal. I had a productive day in Elizabeth City getting supplies yesterday. I like it there.
The trip up the AICW was uneventful and pleasant and generally familiar. This is my fourth time through here.
I’ve often thought that NC would be a nice winter cruising area. Lots of remote anchorages and friendly towns and marinas.
Now for my next destination. I’d like to leave NYC to head up the Hudson River around May 13. So I’m comfortably within schedule, as usual.
The usual route between here and NYC is up the Chesapeake, through a canal to the Delaware, then down to NJ. I’ve done that route a couple of times.
I’m not a fan of this route. There are countless destinations, but most are not close to the main channel. So I’ve been thinking of places I’d like to stop. Washington is high on my list. It’s a couple of days up the Potomac, but I’ve got lots of time. There is limited anchorage in a great location. It would be cool to visit by boat and I could happily roam the museums for a few days. I’m ready to get off the boat.
But I’m tempted by an alternative – beeline it for NYC, then explore that area. The weather looks great for a longish trip from here to Atlantic City tomorrow, then on to NYC Sunday after some sleep.
I really like that idea. Maybe cruise around Long Island.
Lots to think about. But 14 hours to make the final decision.
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