May 14 – Deltaville, VA

Dozier's Regatta Point Marina

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." ―Ralph Waldo Emerson

We woke up to a beautiful day, a perfect day to explore Deltaville and enjoy their Seafood Festival. The festival was small but the food was wonderful. We shared a bowl of crab soup and a crab pot pie...both were full of crab and were delicious.

The festival was located in two places, so after wandering through the small art show and eating some wonderful food we rode our bikes to the Maritime Museum where there were more art venders, food booths and exhibits. We spent the rest of the afternoon checking out boat yard as possible places to leave The Pearl for the winter.

The marina hosted a party this evening as a kick off for the beginning of the season and we were invited to take part...a Mexican Fiesta. It’s been fun talking to people here; everyone we've met at the marina and in town has been very friendly.

Deltaville Maritime Museum 

A large collection of pond boats at the museum

F.D. Crockett is a Poquoson-style Chesapeake Bay log-built deck boat, built in 1924.  It was built primarily for freight hauling and the buying and transporting of produce. You can read about its history and restoration at this link.

Stan enjoyed some oysters on the Maritime Museum grounds

Party at the marina

Here comes another cold front