Jackson Creek - Deltaville
AJAYA'S CRUISE
Phil & Nikki Hoskins
Sun 1 Nov 2009 22:48
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37:32.95N, 76:19.92W
We arrived in Deltaville on Friday, having actually
managed to sail much of the way down from Reedville. Weather continues to vary, sunny, warm and humid on Friday, wet,
cold and miserable today, Sunday.
Last night we had very strong winds in the
anchorage which changed from southerly in the afternoon to northly in the early
hours. Being Halloween night we enjoyed the sight of a bright full
moon peeking through the scudding clouds whilst we played doorstep 'pumpkin
spotting' through binoculars around the various houses fronting the
creek. (We were only looking for pumpkins in case anyone thinks we have
become 'peeping Toms'.).
One advantage of being anchored out on your boat
on Halloweens - No 'Trick or Treaters' banging on your door!
Unless unfortunately nature plays it's own version of 'Trick or Treat' as it did
with the boat we have recently been in
company with, who found themselves aground on the mud at 0400 in the morning
having taken in some scope through fear of getting too close to us when the wind
changed then having dragged anchor. They were up and about laying a kedging
anchor and 200ft of chain out in the strong wind and rain whilst the rest
of us were tucked up in bed. We did feel for them. Cruising can deal some cruel
cards sometimes. Speaking of which, we, like many others
are tuned in to the awful pirate situation with the British couple
held in Somalia, We hope it works out ok for them. Our thoughts are with them
and their families.
Tomorrow we are off to Chismam Creek off the
Poquoson River, some 20 miles to the south. This makes Norfolk a
likely target for Tuesday for a few days. The laundry basket is
heaving.
Some pics of Ajaya motor-sailing towards
Deltaville
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