Sat, May 27 Sassafras River to Delaware City
The day looks good so we took on fuel and then headed down the river, to the Bay and then up into the C&D Canal. There were more boats on the waterways, a sign that this is the beginning of the summer boating season. The ride was calm and interesting. Heading into Delaware City Marina was somewhat tricky but Tim, the dock master, gave specific directions and we came in smoothly. The boat dock is a long face-dock in a narrow channel. When we pulled our boat in the dock boys -Cory and Jack- were great. They catch our lines and then ask if they can turn you around so you are ready to bow out for your departure. They secure a bow line to the dock, push out the stern, let the current catch the stern and let the water do the work of turning the boat around. It is amazing and fun to watch. They also do it all the time - almost to every boat - so they are pros at the process. We enjoyed meeting up with Pam and Art again, as well as having dinner with the whole gang including Foster and Susan too. We enjoyed the live music at Crabby Dick's and also at Lewinsky's. A good way to start the weekend.
Coming down the C& D canal. Long, narrow, lots of traffic
Coming into Delaware City Marina before the dock guys
spun the boat around. I have a video of it being done to our
cruising buddies but it wont up load to the blog. I will get some
technical help from John on Short Vacation and try to post it later.
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