Boating the Upper Chesapeake

[CaravelleCaptain]

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My fiance and I camped over on Sand Island a few weeks ago so we were on Sand Island from maybe 6pm to the next morning and I didn't get bit once. We had a citronella candle with us, but I don't think it did anything. I was just on Sand Island on Sunday and there were a lot of flies. I didn't get bit, but I wasn't there for long..

 

[Silver Eagle]

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Is that a duck blind on your right? That area looks kind of fimiliar.

 

[DBreskin]

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I have an idea to throw out here. We want to see if anyone would be interested in helping, sponsoring, or even bringing a coverd dish out to sand island Saturday Sept. 5th for a pig roast in celebration of Labor Day. I own a BBQ catering business so the pig and pig roaster would be covered. We would just need to know that people would be interested in coming out, and being a part of such an epic event. Let me know your thoughts.

FYI, there's a FaceBook page/event for this party at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207123109338669

 

[skargo]

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FYI, there's a FaceBook page/event for this party at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207123109338669

I am there!

 

[DBreskin]

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Scott, if you're there, you're about 5 weeks early. Save me a good spot to anchor.

 

[skargo]

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Scott, if you're there, you're about 5 weeks early. Save me a good spot to anchor.

HAHA, that's funny. How do you expect me to hold a spot for 5 weeks?

 

[ezmobee]

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HAHA, that's funny. How do you expect me to hold a spot for 5 weeks?

Sunscreen. Lots and lots of sunscreen.

 

[skargo]

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We'll be out Sunday, who else? Maybe Saturday too.

 

[tr_guy79]

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Rob, it was great having you out with us for the day... It's about time I returned the favor, eh? Send me the pics from the two weekends when you have chance...

This is where I have found the deepest water, though it isn't a "channel" by any means. Seems to be about 2-2.5 @ LMW.

The beach is right at the tip of the arrow, where there is about 8ft of water. I will most likely be out there again this weekend. Feel free to stop by and say hi....

-Shane

 

[Silver Eagle]

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How far is this from Turkey Point Light house.?

 

[maxum2400sc]

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Sweet! thanks for the pic. i kind of figured thats all it was to getting in there. We may check it out sunday!

 

[skargo]

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How far is this from Turkey Point Light house.?

About 5 miles...

 

[Philster]

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Next time I launch it will be next week in the lower Chesapeake (Cape Charles) -- Big annual family vacation with multiple families. We'll be hauling the Scarab and our 14' Alumacraft down Route 13, and other family members will be taking two Waverunnes and one 24' Sea Swirl Striper.

Won't be in the Upper Chessie for a little while. Enjoy and be safe everyone! Hit the water, and try not to boil!

 

[Blue Crabber]

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So, Anyone going to be out Sunday afternoon? Looking like that will be our best chance at getting out!

 

[Billdc]

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I think Tuesday was the best day of boating yet. Put in at Bay Boat Works in NE,( for $10 they have showers included in the ramp fee), and cruised to Llyods for the day. We anchored just west of the new cut in the peninsula on the outside, not a wave and very few wakes. Arks, this is similar to the flats as the bottom comes up quickly and you should be able to back in to wading level and still keep your props out of the sand. There is a nice beach and sandy bottom if you stay between the cut and the tall grass to the west. The tidal flow was alittle strong but with two anchors it was not much of a problem.

 

[skargo]

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So, Anyone going to be out Sunday afternoon? Looking like that will be our best chance at getting out!

We are planning on it. My dad just got flown to University of MD's trauma unit, he has a torn aorta and needs emergency surgery, so of course this will dictate our plans.

 

[pole position]

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Annual trip for us starts friday afternoon.Chesapeake Inn friday nite,Lloyds on the weekend,off to Rock Hall Monday and from there? We'll be on the "Hourglass" 28 Carver.Stop and say hi from I boats!

 

[Blue Crabber]

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We are planning on it. My dad just got flown to University of MD's trauma unit, he has a torn aorta and needs emergency surgery, so of course this will dictate our plans.

Sorry to hear that Scott! We keep him in our thouhts and prayers as well as everyone else. Hope the surgery went well and that he heals quickly!

 

[skargo]

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Sorry to hear that Scott! We keep him in our thouhts and prayers as well as everyone else. Hope the surgery went well and that he heals quickly!

Thanks, they actually put it off. They say the tear is small enough to maybe be treated with meds. They want to make sure he didn't have a mild heart attack too, in case they do do the surgery, they want him strong.

 

[Silver Eagle]

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So what's the location of Sand Island?