It was too big a bite

Tom McDonagh

Left Hospital Point at 8:30 am. Encountered two container ships working their way into Portsmouth. We stayed outside of the channel on the starboard side and were not called out. We steamed into a commotion of the Truman Aircraft Carrier turning from deployment. Tugs firing off water cannons and plenty of security was on hand. We were contacted via VHF to remain 500 yards away at all times. It certainly was a challenge for us to remain that type of distance. After the hubbub, we crossed the bay exiting using the Chesapeake Channel. It was pretty much a straight shot to Cape May with great sailing till the middle of the night when the wind and boats dropped below 3 knots. We fired up the motor and making our way to the Cape May inlet at 12:30ish. We dropped anchor in the crowded anchorage near green#7. We were done with motoring and will stay till be find suitable sailing conditions.

Boat & Crew

sv RedShift

Tayana, Tayana37

Laura Sailor (Co-Captain)

Other, Female

Tom McDonagh

Owner