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!