Up The Creek
27 July 2016
Kim
We've noticed that local cruisers 'day-sail' up and down the East Coast. They're often surprised to hear about our multi-day overnight passages. But now that we've spent a season here, we can appreciate how day-sails can enhance the cruising experience. There are plenty of scenic nooks and crannies to tuck into if you know where to find them. We've learned that the key to cruising the East Coast to give yourself plenty of time, let the weather be your guide, rely on local knowledge (some of the best spots aren't obvious on the charts) and go in a boat with a shallow draft (catamarans are very popular here). Many anchorages are less than 6 feet deep at low tide, and some of the best ones are up rivers... so you can literally be up the creek!