September 21-22                       Deltaville, Virginia

Initial weather reports predicting mild winds for the remainder of the week had changed.  Winds would be 15-25 mph but we needed to continue.  We started early for Deltaville, a journey of approximately 50 nm.  The wind made for a rolling sea which was extremely unpleasant (although far from our experience last year off the coast of Nova Scotia).  We were very pleased to reach our destination, 

Dozier’s Regatta Point in Deltaville.  David made an impressive turn in a constricted area to dock.  The marina had three people waiting for us to bring the boat in, against the wind, and safely secure it.  We were both exhausted from the difficult and stressful journey.

We had been at this marina five years ago and had a delightful Sunday brunch with the owner, publisher of the renowned Waterways Guide, a bible for boaters. In the interval, he had died but his family continues to operate the marina.  With a lovely setting, courtesy cars, and covered slips, this marina offers many amenities that appeal to boaters.

Weather reports for the following day were less favorable so we elected to spend another night at Deltaville.  It was a good time to enjoy the ambiance of the boat and escape the damp wind blowing outside.  Winds were so strong that the boat was continuously rocking.  We had to be very careful moving about to keep from falling.  At night, the vigorous movement of the boat far exceeded any “cradle effect.”