I'm Guessing that camping is out for the most part (during the warmer
parts of the year ). Is there a good area to camp
(safe from mosquito's) ? What about clothing / guard against ticks ,
etc ?

John Fereira wrote:
Drew Cutter wrote in
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How is it for the Month May (early part of ) ? Bugs ? What is your club
name ? Base in Virgina ? I will be moving to Richmond area soon.


I've been there in May a couple of times and you'd be there near the
beginning of the official mosquito season. A couple of years ago we stayed
at a place right on the bay the week before the official start day
(something like May 17th) and it wasn't bad. Beware of ticks, however, as
they can be found in bushy areas as early as March.

There is a state campground right in Chincoteague and primative camps on
Assateague Island that I believe require a permit (perhaps Mike McCrea will
chime in as he goes there every year).

Little known secret: There is a restaurant at the Island Motor lodge that
serves the best breakfast I've ever had anywhere (we've been there three
times). Apparently it's run by a chef that used to run a 4-star restaurant
Chincoteague, left for DC for a few years, then came back to Chincoteague.
We had a french toast with grand marnier and Baileys Irish Cream that was
out of this world.




Grip wrote:

I lead a trip there for my club, and go at least once a year to surf.
For white water boat surfing, it's one of the few SAFE beaches to use.
It has a sand bar offshore where the waves break, so if you get
trashed or flipped, you're in deep enough water not to break your
neck. We used the State park campgrounds, had a bunch of flat water
paddlers who paddled the bay and some in th ocean too. Take bikes too!
We usually go in late Sept\early Oct. when the bugs are at a minimum.
Best launching area is in the National Park end, although there is a
fee. I'm sure any shop within 100 miles will more than likely have
canoe trail maps. The only danger is knowing when the tide is low,
don't get stuck in the mud! And of course don't take people offshore
without proper experience.
"Drew Cutter" wrote in message
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I would love to paddle Assateague island this time of year. Any clubs
that paddles this island ? Good places to launch a boat , camping ?
Any dangers in paddling this area ?