6/12/14: Still at Delaware City Marina due to the weather. The Delaware Bay is to be respected as she can get uncomfortable in less than ideal conditions.  There have been some Loopers who have come and gone but most only got as far as Cape May and are sitting.

Our trip from Baltimore to Delaware City took us through the C&D Canal which is a 14 mile long cut between Chesapeake Bay & Delaware Bay. Cargo ships & military vessels from all over the world pass through this channel.  More than 15 million tons of cargo passes through the C&D Canal each year.

Entrance to C&D Canal

Captain Steve on Miss Hadley Following Us on the C&D Canal

Heading to the Delaware Bay we passed Chesapeake City, MD. Many Loopers take advantage of this stop as it offers a free dock & good restaurants. We continued past Chesapeake City on to Delaware Bay Marina.

Chesapeake City, MD

Chesapeake City Free Dock

The Delaware City Marina was originally going to be a one night stop. But as most Loopers know plans change with the wind. We arrived on 6/6 and are still here today 6/12. The Marina staff and local shop owners have all been very welcoming.

Twelve Stones was at the end of the dock. Good spot.

Park Next To Delaware City Marina 

Nice Place for Ike

Delaware City Marina

Every morning most of us from the dock meet at the Cordelias Bakery Café to discuss travel plans & various boat topics & of course enjoy the fresh baked pastries.

Delaware City is a very small community so you can count on this stop being slow paced & relaxing.

Delaware City Hotel At Marina Canal Entrance

Largest Restaurant In Town

Downtown Delaware City, Delaware

Future Plans: Yesterday the plan was to leave on Saturday, today it looks like either tomorrow (Friday) or Sunday. We are all ready to get going but have to remain focused on leaving in good weather day.