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Bookmark or Share- moorings in chesapeake bay - SailNet CommunityI am bringing my Valiant 40 up from the Bahamas and need a mooring in northern Chesapeake Bay. Does anybody have any suggestions. I know that the only moorings in the Annapolis Area are controlled by the Annapolis harbormaster. Anything up in the northern part of the Chesapeake is acceptable. I want to be able to drive down from the NYC area.
- 2021 Sailing the Chesapeake Bay - SailNet CommunityAs far as living aboard at anchor in Maryland, there's no law forbidding live aboards. But it has gotten harder. Many of the mid-Bay hurricane hole creeks have become loaded with densely spaced moorings. Under the 5tate agreement, the entire Chesapeake Bay is a no discharge area. Enforcement is pretty lax.
- What size boat can i get away with on the Chesapeake Bay??I've been sailing here 35 years and an 8 to 10 knot breeze against the current in open water can get you 4 to 6 ft of tight messy chop. The more waterline the better. There is a 27' tartan 1966 with an outboard for $3k on Annapolis Craigslist full keel that would be a perfect Chesapeake Bay Boat.
- Draft For Chesapeake Bay - SailNet CommunityThe only thing that I find to be a negative is the 5'10" draft. I am new to the Chesapeake bay area (southern MD) and I don't know if this is a huge handicap in this area. I would like to spend the next 10 years exploring the Bay and dont want to be tied to High Tide for most comings and goings. Would love to hear from some Chesapeake Veterans!!!
- Bay Bridge Clearances - SailNet CommunityDoes anyone know a source for a definitive set of clearances for the William P. Lane Bridge, better known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge? I know that the center span clearance is 180 feet, but I am looking for clearances all along the bridge, especially the portion to the left of the center span, as you look north from the water as you approach ...
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