June 27, Chesapeake City, MD

We moved 25 miles to the very top of the Chesapeake Bay and entered the C&D Canal which links the Chesapeake Bay with the Delaware River. (Hence the C&D Canal).

Turkey Point Lighthouse as we leave Havre de Grace.
Haze today.

Derelict boat on shore.
Now a playhouse?

Entering the C&D Canal

We are staying a few miles into the canal at a basin at the town of Chesapeake City at the Chesapeake Inn and Marina. This is a large restaurant and marina which is 'party central' for boaters in this area.

Chesapeake Inn and Marina

Anchored pontoon boat with a slide was used as the center point of many rafted boats this weekend. Good idea!

Lots of 'go fast' boats here this weekend.
Straight exhaust. Very loud.

They held the 'Canal Days' celebration here on Friday and Saturday of this weekend and the boating party people are just clearing out. It was a big event with live entertainment and the marina was full with over 100 boats rafted just off the docks.

We take a walk around town and find some homes and stores from the mid 1800's.

Blue Max Inn.
Bed and Breakfast.

Sign says 'Sanford & Son'.
Lots of junk in the yard.
All for sale.

The very small town is charming with the old homes and shops. Looks like a weekend getaway destination for people who may live a few hours away.

A large car carrier ship sails through the C&D Canal in front of Chesapeake City. Takes new cars from Baltimore to Philadelphia and NYC.
Seems very large.