I agree with most of this: wifi is going to be your biggets challenge.
A few additions:
-for far-south bay sailing, the town of Cape Charles, VA, has a town
owned marina dock which is quite cheap (I think it's $.75/ft). Doubt
you'll find wiFi. It's quite protected, and a small quaint little town
with not much to do, but it's got some good restaurants and groceries.
no boat supplies. If you're coming up from the ICW, it's a good first
stop if you've had a long day catching hte canals (assuming you went
Dismal Swamp route). It's across the bay from Norfolk harbor.

-along the lines of Crisfield and Tangier Island, try Smith Island as
well. It's a very similar to Tangier, but somewhat less touristy

-Along Oxford, there's some nice anchorage up La Trappe creek. There's
a marina at hte head of the creek, but not many supplies.

-Some good holding off the Rhode River, off the West River. Not many
supplies. (My marina is off the Rhode). There's also a very small
anchorage (maybe two boats can fit) that's a veritable hurricane hole
up that way, but it gets down to about 6 feet so rarely are there
transient boats around.

-Selby Bay--it's a good walk to a little snack shop, but that's all
there is; but if you plan on being there, get in touch with me; my boat
is nearby.

Speaking of after dark, try Crisfield after dark. it's quite an
experience! My first visit to Crisfield was after dark. I'd
definitely recommend daytime first.

If you spend 3 weeks or so on the bay, buy or borrow the Gunkholer's
Guide:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...77520?v=glance


On a different note, the Knapps Narrows channel has a controlling depth
of about 4 feet as of two months ago when I was there, although the
bridge tender told me 12. I draw 5, and I made it through, although I
think I shaved a bit off my teeth in the process. Anyone has any
recent info on Knapps Narrows?

Best of luck,

mickey