Lower Chesapeake Bay and Lower James River Cruise
Thursday, August 15 - Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Thursday, August 15th, 6:00 pm pre-cruise wine and cheese briefing at the Clubhouse.

Day 1, Friday, August 16th, depart for Hampton Yacht Club, 36 NM.  Dock Master, 757-722-0711.

Day 2, August 17th, explore Hampton and surrounding area as desired.  Later that day we depart for a sail of 18 NM to Smithfield Station, 5 NM up the Pagan River, off the South shore of the James River.  Smithfield Station phone, 877-703-7701. 

Day 3, Sunday, August 18th, is a lay day, AM explore Smithfield.   First colonized in 1634, in 1752 it was established as a seaport and is now variously referred to as the ham capital or peanut capital of the world.  Its historic district is a major attraction and walkable, featuring more than 70 properties from the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods.   Later that day we visit the Mariners Museum in Newport News, crossing the river by individual Uber rides.  It’s one of the largest maritime museums in North America, and features the Oracle Team USA 17, the yacht that won the 34th America’s Cup in 2013. 

Day 4, Monday, August 19th, we begin our return to Deltaville, stopping first at Salt Ponds, 21.7 NM (Dock Master 757-850-4300) on the first leg. 

Day 5, Tuesday, August 20th, return to Deltaville for the second leg, 31 NM. 

Questions to Mike Camp or Sydney Fleischer (804-514-4160 or 4163)