Norfolk Haborfest (8 Jun 07)

[c130king]

http://www.festeventsva.org/events.php?event=59&mini=81

Here is a link for the Harborfest at Norfolk. Lots of tall ships will parade into Norfolk for that weekend.

I plan to sail out and watch the tall ships sail by from my boat.

Jim

[PeteC]

I may try to get out and see the parade also. It starts Saturday at 9:00AM at Oceanview. I can zip up there in about 45 minutes, then sail along with the fleet.

Gotta love a Mac

[JJ]

Looks like fun. I will try to be there!!

[PeteC]

JJ

Where are you launching from?

[JJ]

Pete,

I've been launching from Public boat launches. I have been to the one at Glouchester on the York River mostly. I may try the public boat launch at Norfolk. Problem is I can't get there till Saturday....

[c130king]

Pete,

Can you better describe where the parade starts and ends. I don't know where Oceanview is.

Thanks,
Jim

[PeteC]

Ocean View is the northmost portion of Norfolk. Willoughby Spit is where Interstate-64 makes landfall after you cross the Hampton Roads bridge tunnel. Ocean View is the area once you get off the spit.

According to Chart 12222 there is a large "Commercial Explosive Anchorage" and a "Naval Anchorage" area about 3 miles offshore, north of Ocean View. It is just off the main shipping channel. I assume they will anchor there.

These anchorage areas start about 3 miles from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.

[c130king]

On the East side of the HRBT on the Norfolk side.

Got it. Now I just hope I can get out of class early that day so I can get out there and watch.

Thanks,
Jim

[PeteC]

What's the penalty for playing hookie from a military class?

Brig

Firing squad

Latrine/Head duty

???

[c130king]

I can feel a bad cold coming on that day. I may have to call in sick.