I did this last summer as part of the Md School of sailing 106 coastal navigation course. I'd describe it as "educational" but a lot of work. Of course the school designs this so that it has 3 overnight legs. We went Rock Hall to C&D canal and then C&D to Delaware Bay to Norfolk and Hampton Town Docks. Then another overnight to Annapolis and back to Rock Hall. One Canadian got so seasick that he left the boat at Hampton and took a taxi back to Rock Hall. He thanked the captain for saving him 1/4 million dollars by demonstrating his propensity for seasickness. We learned a lot on Delaware Bay at night about handling ship traffic at night and even more on the Bay about this where there's so many lights that are confusing. I'm sure if you did it without overnights it would be a lot more enjoyable but I doubt that there's a way to do the C&D-Norfolk leg without an overnight. I learned a lot but it was tiring.

Thanks for the helpful information. I can say that none of my projected crew get seasick as they have sailed with me for 20+ years. As for the overnight, I'm getting information from others who have done it in stages where they only had to sail during the days. I appreciate you taking the time and it sounds like it was indeed tiring but also rewarding. Stephen

There was a Delmarva 400 rally in 2003 or 2004 in which I participated which was a very good event organized by Jim Favors I believe. There appears to be a current rally operating that has a trip planned for 2013. Try this link for additional information:
www.delmarvarally.com/index.html

Stephen...Chess and Karen Harris here, with IP 380-88, The Belle of Virginia, based out of Norfolk. The 2013 Delmarva run is our plan. Maybe a link-up this fall or winter (2012?)...sail or land-yacht. We sail pretty much year-round on the southern Bay area.

Chess
thebelleofvirginia.blogspot.com/

I sent my info via email as posted. I'd love to join the rally

Stephen, Tom and Chess,

Liberty IP-37 53 is also looking at doing the Delmarva in 2013. Thinking about mid to late june before the tropics get cooking.

Bob

Hey you guys,

Are you talking about doing the organized rally in 2013 or heading out on your own? We are also planning to do the DelMarVa next Spring since our plans for this past year didn't work out. We looked into the rally and decided it wasn't for us. If you guys are not going with the organized rally then maybe we could plan to go together.

Chess suggested getting together. We're located in Herring Bay across from the Choptank River. We'd be interested in coming down to your area and discussing this with you. I'll be in touch via e-mail also.

Tom + Cheri Ward
IP420-35
"La Vida Dulce"

I'm willing to do either. I would just like to be in a group going outside. I live in NJ but frequent the area and don't mind making a trip in winter to meet up. Keep me in the loop.

Tom,

I think it'd be fun to get a bunch of Packets together for this. Mini-rendezvous?

Tom Ward
La Vida Dulce

Tom and Bob...sounds like the makings for a fun week for sure. Not interested in making this a race or a cruise with an accelerated schedule, but a fun run to enjoy the time.

Chess and Karen
thebelleofvirginia.blogspot.com/