Favorite Anchorages From Deltaville, Va.

“What a Great Place to Keep a Boat!”

Compliments of Stingray Harbor Yacht Club ‘Docklines Newsletter’- Chip Powell

 

1. Carter Creek– off the Rappahannock River near Irvington, Va. and The Tides Inn. Estimated distance: 2 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

2. Urbanna Creek– off the Rappahannock River near Urbanna, VA. Estimated distance: 3 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville,VA

3. Corrottoman River– off the Rappahannock River, Eastern Branch, Western Branch and Myer Creek. Estimated distance: 3 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

4. Little Bay– off Fleets Bay at the entrance to Antipoison Creek. Estimated distance: 4 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

5. Mill Creek– off the Great Wicomico near Reedville, VA. Estimated distance: 4 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

6. Tangier Island – North across Chesapeake Bay. Estimated distance: 4 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

7. Cape Charles– South across Chesapeake Bay. Estimated distance: 4 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

8. Mobjack Bay– South down the Chesapeake Bay, East River. Estimated distance: 4 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

9. Onnancock– Across the Chesapeake Bay. Estimated distance: 5 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

10. Crisfield, MD– North across the Chesapeake Bay. Estimated distance: 7 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

11. Yorktown, VA– South down the Chesapeake Bay, Sarah Creek. Estimated distance: 8 Hours from Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA

 

Disclaimer: Estimated distances are based on experience of captain’s approximate 7 knots on a good day. Be sure to estimate time based on your boat and the weather!