Your navigation is backwards, jaxie. The OP is starting in Cape May, and would
have to pass the Sassafras to get to Annapolis. Its true that Delaware bay can
be nasty if you go against the current, but this is something he'll have to cope
with in any case. But with a power boat and some planning, he should be able to
avoid the worst of it.

The Sassafras River may no be as exciting as Annapolis, but it does have the
advantage of being one part of the Chesapeake where you can swim off the boat
without fear of sea nettles.


"JAXAshby" wrote in message
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On the other hand, they could make the Sassafras in one day,

It can be a lot rough for the 50 some miles Cape May to C & D Canal when the
wind is against the current. He may not want to make 20 knots in those
conditions. Just one protected anchorage on the Del Riv.

I seem to remember about 35 miles Sassafras to Annapolis (which has moorings,
anchorages and a water taxi). Annapolis is more interesting that Cape May and
one hell of a lot more interesting than Sassafras.