On to Yorktown, VA

In the morning, Rudy and I said good-bye for now to Dick, who may join me again further south.  We exited Balls Creek, and the Great Wicomico River, and ran to the southwest to the York River.  The wind was astern of us at almost exactly the same speed we were cruising, which gave the effect of no wind at all with the doors open.

We tried unsuccessfully to hail the York River Yacht Haven by phone and VHF before we pulled into their facility up Sarah Creek to top off on fuel and water.  There wasn’t anyone on the docks, or at the store.  Rudy walked up to find anybody at this gorgeous yachting facility, and discovered that everyone was at their Boater’s Appreciation Day with their annual Oyster Cookout.  They invited us to join them, which we gladly did after we topped off on fuel and water.  What a great surprise.  The sun was shining, the air was cool and crisp, and the day was beautiful.  The fried oysters were delicious and I met several nice cruising folks.

Mercy supervising refueling operations

Then we went up the York River a little ways before returning to meet friends of ours at the Yorktown Waterman’s Museum at 6:00 o’clock.  A bride and groom were having their reception at the facilities nearby.

We walked up to the Duke of York, a great seafood restaurant for supper with our friends John and Maxine.  (Thank you!)  John and a friend will join me further on my journey