A mighty sailing vessel exited the Chesapeake-Delaware Canal as we entered.
The 28 mile C & D Canal connects Chesapeake and Delaware Bay.
We enjoyed seeing the many beautiful homes . . . .
. . . . and salivated as we passed waterside grills & tiki bars along the canal.
Spiritus was extremely thirsty, so we stopped in Chesapeake City to fill her up!
The 135 foot high fixed bridge and the railroad span had more than sufficient height for our Spiritus.
As we approached Delaware City, we could see the early 20th century coastal waterfront buildings.
Delaware City Marina provides a 500 foot lay-along to accommodate every size and type of boat.
The Captain steers Spiritus slowly to the back of the line, being mindful of the swift moving current.
Spiritus joined 10 other Looper boats on the loonnnnggg floating dock.
The Looper crews gathered for a 5:00 weather briefing by Captain Tim, the marina owner.
After the weather briefing we immediately walked downtown to Clinton Street for Happy Hour and dinner at Lewinsky's.
Someone obviously has a political sense of humor!!!
Delaware City is a favorite stop! We rode the bus from the marina to get provisions.
The next morning we departed this friendly, charming, and historic little town.
Just like Captain Tim briefed, our 6:00 a.m. departure found the Delaware Bay smooth and the tide flowing in our favor.
This is one of three lighthouses we passed on the Bay. As we approached each lighthouse, we could hear the bells ring, reminding us of the Good Humor Ice Cream truck.
After our 7 hour crossing, we tied up to Miss Chris at Cape May.
It was entertaining to watch the local fishermen shucking baskets full of clams!
Equally entertaining was watching the tourists paddle kayaks for the first time!
The First Mate is showered and ready to walk into town to eat some of that fresh seafood we've been watching the locals bring in!
Miss Chris' Marina was a hive of activity during the day.
But this is the peaceful view we enjoyed from our fly-bridge after hours.
Spiritus departed Cape May at 5:30 a.m. and went out the channel into the Atlantic Ocean.
We didn't expect the dozens of fishing boats that departed at the same time.
We witnessed the start of their annual "Shark Tournament".
This scallop boat was entering the channel after a long night as we departed with the dozens of fishing boats.
We had a relatively smooth 8 hour ride to Atlantic City.
The rollers were about every 7 seconds, so our drinks didn't tip over too often!
It was thrilling watch the Atlantic City Beach skyline get closer and closer.
Spiritus is finally secured at Gardner's Basin Marina in Atlantic City, allowing her crew to take a nap!
It was a short walk to the ocean and the world-famous Atlantic City Beach boardwalk.
The beautiful, colorful flowers reminded us of why New Jersey is called "The Garden State".
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