CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD TO CAPE MAY, NJ

Thursday, May 28th, 2015

Day 297
Miles Traveled: 72
Total Miles Traveled: 4131


  We traveled with "Mighty Fine" and "Horizon Chaser" through three states today - Maryland, Delware, and New Jersey.  First, we traversed the rest of the C & D Canal and then entered the Delaware River.  

C & D Canal

end of C & D Canal with ocean freighter in the Delaware River ahead

  The winds were light and the seas were calm.  We couldn't have asked for better conditions.  Shortly after passing Ship John Shoal Lighthouse, the wind and waves began to increase.  

Ship John Shoal Lighthouse

  As we neared the end of the river and got closer to Delaware Bay, we began to see some 2-3 foot waves, but they were more like ocean swells and not the choppy waves seen on the Chesapeake Bay.  We entered Cape May Canal and docked at Utsch's Marina in Cape May, NJ.
  We walked about 1.5 miles to the nearest grocery store for provisions.  After getting our supplies, we decided to split the cost of a cab and get a ride back to the marina since it was nearing dinner time. 
  Today was our anniversary and we decided to go out to eat.  Craig & Donna on "Mighty Fine" and Dan & Jacque on "Horizon Chaser" treated us to dinner at Lucky Bones Backwater Grill.  The lobster and shrimp pizza was very good.  We had a great time celebrating with our boating friends.