OFFSHORE ENERGY! Windmills being built off Virginia coast!

[@dinsauce]

I stopped in and talked to the guys managing the project, there are expansive rock piles at the base of these. I told him I was excited for the fishing opportunity they would create and he told me that they become more of an artificial reef than I would ever imagine. Definitely excited to see this wind farm going up.

[@CharterFishing]

They assured us in the meeting prior to the construction that we would he allowed to fish the bases.

[@drewbowers5476]

Has anyone fished them yet?? Also how many are out there currently besides the two test turbines?

[@CharterFishing]

There are still currently only 2 but the plan is for over 100 total. They are pretty heavily fished but they are holding

[@stansvrlinga6750]

@@CharterFishing I've heard they are building 188.

[@CharterFishing]

@@stansvrlinga6750 that's the truth. I have the map of it. Next phase doesnt start until 2023 though

[@SeekinSerene]

That's awesome! Oh that makes my heart sing and gives me hope.

[@teghem6723]

Not French at all ! The "Vidar" was part of the offshore activities of the German Hochtief that has been ceded to the Belgian Deme. It was then sold to "jan de nul" and renamed "vole au vent" and is now sailing under the Luxemburg flag.

[@CharterFishing]

Thank you for the clarification. I was told that the components to the windmills are made from France and then shipped here to the US for construction. I was also told that the company that owns the Vole au Vent" was French and somehow tied to the French components through contract.

[@VA2UP2DOWN]

That’s awesome & crazy at the same time! How far off shore are the windmills? Cool video! I’m in Hampton so very cool!

[@CharterFishing]

They are about 23 miles off rudee inlet.

[@maryj4535]

How deep is the water out there?

[@CharterFishing]

Appx 70 to 120 feet in the area where the windmills are being built.