Trip 61.3 nm
Log 11254

Today we decided we must carry on. The SE winds were not in our favour at the anchorage, but in our favour for traveling down the Bay to the C&D canal. The dividing point between the Delaware River and the Delaware Bay is 42 miles above the Delaware Capes. The line, defined arbitrarily by the legislatures of Delaware and New Jersey, extends from a monument on Liston Point, Del., to a similar monument on the south side of the entrance to Hope Creek, N.J.
As we headed towards the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal the Salem Power Plant was in full view. We had spotted it yesterday as we headed up the bay. Steve thought it might be a Fire and I thought Industry. It was and easy sail up the Delaware Bay to the Delaware River with the power plant as our guide.
*2-The Salem Power Plant is located at the extreme north westerly portion of Delaware Bay where Delaware Bay turns into the Delaware River. The area in the vicinity of the prominent power plant is designated as a Security Zone. "No person may enter or navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the U.S, Coast Guard or a designated representative."*
I never took a photo of the Salem Power Plant, but we sailed right through the designated Security Zone.
Entering the C& D canal (Chesapeake and Delaware) was a breeze. We had no large traffic to contend with. Our only concern was a lift bridge and it was open. We contacted Blue Blazes several times throughout the day. They found safe refuge the night before and were also heading up the Delaware Bay.
Our first hopeful anchorage was at Chesapeake City but it was a tight anchorage and not to our liking. We headed to our next choice at Veasey Cove and worked our way in to the anchorage (anchorage meaning any shore line that serves to diminish the on-coming forecast winds, which has the proper depth for ones boat, as to not go aground).

Harley and Janice came over for a drink (even thought it was raining cats and dogs) and we shared our thoughts and stories from the last 2 days events. It's great to get together with those whom have just gone through the same events as one self. The excitement mixed with anxiety and pleasure to celebrate one more accomplishment (in our mind) achieved. We are now in the Chesapeake!