Georgetown, MD to Annapolis, MD

Light winds, mostly cloudy in the morning, clearing up by the afternoon made this last journey for the crew, an enjoyable one.

Approaching the bridge connecting the Eastern Shore to the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.

The Western Shore Side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.The vertical clearance of this bridge is 182 feet in the centre. Oasis had no worries about her wind indicator this time.

The Eastern Side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, what an amazing structure. The colour of the water is still chocolaty due to the hurricane Irene and massive flooding surrounding the Chesapeake Bay.

The Captain and crew member, Jacques enjoying themselves.

Large ships in the Annapolis Harbour.

Entering the Annapolis Harbour, on starboard, the two bridges crossing the Severn River.

Approaching the mooring field in Annapolis Harbour.

 Cruising alongside the piers.

Oasis tied up at it's mooring and the crew enjoying the scenery of the sailing vessels go by.

One of the last sunset of Jacques and Annie's Journey.

Cohansey River, NJ to Georgetown, MD

Oasis sailed from the Cohansey River, NJ up the Delaware Bay, through the C & D Canal, down the Chesapeake Bay, MD into the Sassafras River to Georgetown, MD.
Beautiful sunny skies and light north west wind made this voyage very comfortable.
The captain had planned this trip so that Oasis would sail with the current in the canal.

Nuclear Power Plant located along the Delaware Bay.

Jacques is on the lookout for debris in the bay.

Debris from Hurricane Irene and rain water coming down Delaware Bay.

Two of the six bridges crossing the C & D Canal.

Conrail Lift Bridge.

Chesapeake City Bridge.

Arriving at our destination.

Looking over Georgetown Harbour.

Oasis resting at her mooring.

The ducks enjoying cheerios at Oasis's stern. There were over thirty of them.

They even lined up to get more.

Another beautiful  sunset.

Cape May, NJ to Cohansey River, NJ

Sunshine all day from Cape May going into Delaware Bay and up the Cohansey River,NJ.
Practically no wind during the day but got thunderstorm and squalls late at night. Weather finally calm down for the crew to get some good night sleep.

Captain put up the sails to help motoring. Oasis had 2 knots of current against her bow in the Delaware Bay.

We saw many oil tankers in the bay along the route.

Captain keeping watch on the coming traffic.

The Winding Cohansey River is about 7 nm long by 25 feet deep and 200 feet wide, surrounded with grassy marshland.  In view, the Hancock Harbour Marina.

Jacques preparing to dock Oasis for the night.

Atlantic City, NJ to Cape May, NJ

Oasis made the last leg of the New Jersey Coastline in very good weather. Sunny and warm  with calm waters all the way.

Tug Boat coming out of the Absecon Inlet of Atlantic City.

The captain taking a break of his hard duty of sailing Oasis in the calm waters.

Anchored in Cape May Harbour, Jean Guy relaxing and taking the sun rays after a good swim.

Jacques enjoyed relaxing in the hammock while Annie was fishing.

Another great meal prepared by the First Mate.

Finally, the First Mate gets to have a rest.

The whole crew are always in awe with these gorgeous sunset.

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Oasis stayed put in Atlantic City for a few days due to bad weather from the tropical storm Lee.
This city boost world renowned casinos, night shows, restaurants and blackjack dealers.

Lobby of Trump Marina Hotel Casino.

Vic's & Anthony's Steakhouse.
One of the finest restaurant at the Trump Marina Hotel Casino.

Pedway connecting the Trump Marina Hotel Casino to the Chart House Restaurant.

Jean Guy, Annie and Jacques in front of Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort.

Caesar's Casino & Hotel sitting right on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean.

The Showboat Casino also sits at the boardwalk.

An amusement park at Steel Pier located at the boardwalk across from The Resorts Hotel Casino.

The boardwalk in a bright sunny afternoon. It's four and a half mile long sitting right on the ocean at Atlantic City.

The Atlantic City Boat Show was taking place all weekend at the Trump Marina Hotel Casino.

Stars of the Indonesian Circus Show at the Resorts Casino Hotel.

Hopping from one hotel to another was easy. This Jitney Bus System gets you anywhere in Atlantic City. Cost $2.25 each time you hop on it.

Barnegat Bay NJ to Atlantic City NJ

Due to heavy fog and shifting sand bars at Barnegat Bay Inlet, Oasis did a U-Turn in the channel and pursued  her journey into the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway to Atlantic City.

It is not advise to enter the channel at Barnegat Bay Inlet in heavy fog.

Bridge Clearance Marker at 57 feet which is Oasis total height.

Close call for Oasis's mast. She had to make sure the wind indicator was not lined up with the directional lighting under the bridge.

The captain is pleased that Oasis went under the bridge safely.

A common sight along the NJICW, boats docked in front of houses.

On this side of the street, the ICW and on the far end, the ocean.

Familiar docking facilities along the route.

Annie Vautour doing the navigation. Great job!

Atlantic City in sight.

Oasis entering Atlantic City Harbour.

Another close call for Oasis's mast. Bridge clearance at 58 feet.

Oasis docked at the Trump Marina Hotel Casino.