June 13th- Weems Creek to Sassafras River MD

With engines functioning on both boats we hoisted the anchor to head back out on the bay. We were dodging Naval rowing crews on the river upon exiting Weems Creek.

Rowing on the Severn River.

Our evening anchorage was on the Sassafras River. We went several miles up the river to a marina for deisel fuel and water. After acquiring supplies we headed back down the river to anchor in a cove with Autumn Bourne. This was a better staging area for tomorrow’s journey across the C & D canal.

Some scenes from the Sassafras River.

Sunrise. Evergreen anchored on the Sassafras River.

June 14th- Sassafras River MD to Reedy Island DE

We made an early departure to catch some of a favorable current on the C & D canal. We didn’t see any big ships in the canal today. The day started off sunny but turned to rain. Reedy Island has a tricky entrance. We followed Autumn Bourne through the narrow entrance in the partially submerged wall that protects the harbor.

Evergreen anchored at Reedy Island with the Salem Nuclear Power Plant.

June 15th- Reedy Island DE to Cape May NJ

This was probably our best passage on the Delaware Bay. Usually there is some kind of problem involving wind and/or current. Not today. Sails were unfurled. The sun was shining. The bay currents were cooperating.

Some scenes from Delaware Bay.

Autumn Bourne sailing down the Delaware.

We motor sailed up the bay to the Cape May Canal. Our 52′ mast fits under the 2 bridges on the canal but it can get real close at high tide. It was two hours after low tide so no problem getting under the bridges. Normally we find a lot of room to anchor in Cape May but much of the anchorage was filled with dredge equipment. We found a spot between barges and giant pipes. We spent a couple of days in Cape May waiting for some stormy weather to clear out.

Some scenes from Cape May NJ.