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Jeff Morris
 
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Default Cape May to the Chesapeake

On the other hand, they could make the Sassafras in one day, hang out there for
3, then buzz back to Cape May. I can think of worse ways to spend 5 days.


"Armond Perretta" wrote in message
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Jlloyd7 wrote:

At 20 knots or better you should be able to circumnavigate Delmarva
in 4 to 5 days with time for a few stops along the way ...


I cannot say for sure exactly how much of the Chesapeake Bay you will be
able to see while whizzing by at 20 knots. If a 2 foot chop is running, you
won't be able to see over the bow. Fer shure, you won't have time to take
snaps of the ponies at Chincoteague.

I find that a 4 knot sailboat is sometimes too quick if the goal is to
"experience" Chesapeake Bay. However if your goal is to cover miles, then
...

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