S2E123 Departing Cape May and Bound for Chesapeake City via Delaware Bay and the C&D canal

[@jakeolszewski9194]

the bridges are called. reedy point,st George's and Roth bridge. ( rt 1) train bridge and summit

[@jeep6242]

I can't believe how loud that outboard is. I would concoct some kind of noise mitigation.

[@RoversAdventure]

In real life most people remark how quite the OB is. The mic must be amplifying the sound

[@LNM0000]

That sunrise... far out

[@lindamanderson62]

All those bridges one after the other reminded me of the four or five roundabouts leaving Charlottetown going east lol I never heard of “moneyshots” before 🤔 will try and google that. Loved the video and the beautiful scenery!!

[@RoversAdventure]

Once you get used to them, those traffic circles are great. Thanks for the comment Linds

[@mountainmandale1587]

I'm really glad you are letting me go on the adventure! Thanks for the videos.

[@RoversAdventure]

That was really nice of you to say my friend.

[@kirbythomas5468]

Wonderful! How envious I am of your adventures! Forge on Wave Rover II and keep Captain Alan safe and sound!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you

[@markkuiper5233]

Nice to see you back Alan.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you kindly

[@bernardszirth9665]

As always, WR-2 is forging through its own adventures and taking the Captain along for the ride :) love it!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks Bernard.

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Excellent briefing and narrated passage to the Chesapeake … thanks! My work used to take me on occasion to Andrews AFB and at the weekends I’d always drive over to Chesapeake Bay … from Annapolis to Norfolk, plenty of really great maritime museums, so much to see and did I mention the crab cakes … yum! Bon voyage and hold fast! ⛵️🇨🇦🌞

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm having a great time sailing in Chesapeake Bay, one of the finest sailing grounds in the world.

[@Mike-tc8ob]

cool boat, love those sails. I'm running a 22' south cost down to the wye river this summer, hope to see you out.

[@jepomer]

What beautiful November weather and waters, especially since there is a raging winter storm came through the area last night and today. I see you motoring much more than in Wave Rover 1. The ICE outboard works to your advantage. I originally thought that an electric outboard would have been good since the motor's battery could recharge with solar panels.

[@RoversAdventure]

Having the 6hp OB has really given me so many more choices

[@jepomer]

@@RoversAdventure - Having an electric outboard on my Capri 22 made me sail much more rather than motor. Sailing Uma went all the way to the arctic and coasts of Europe with only an electric, so it can be done. But my Catalina 310 has a 25 hp diesel. This one does "spoil" me while giving more options as you stated. It's all in how one wants to travel on one's journey. Taking the inland waterways, stopping at interesting places, AND most importantly traveling back to see Mrs. Rover frequently is good for both of you. You are not on a "around the world" solo non-stop sail. I think your approach is quite enjoyable.

[@jepomer]

@@RoversAdventure - Just viewed a time-lapse video of the April 8th total solar eclipse. Rover's Rest will be in the totality path. Will you be taking break from sailing to return home to watch the eclipse with Mrs Rover?

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for the heads up! I'm at Rover's Rest right now and will be staying until my birthday (60 th) on April 9th. Then returning to WR.@@jepomer

[@curtishill6490]

That's awesome 💯how many times do you get to see a " sun dog". Thank you Alan and I hope the wind does something soon as it's so calm👍Better than foul weather though💯What a beautiful sunset also🙏stay safe Alan and enjoy your time at sea👍💯🙏

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you my friend

[@curtishill6490]

@@RoversAdventure Anytime , much respect for you Alan💯😁

[@ray8328]

Great briefing before departure Alan. Picturesque anchorage on the first night.

[@RoversAdventure]

I still remember that sunset. Of course sunrise was memorable due to the discharge of multiple shotguns as it was duck season.

[@edmctug8800]

You lucked out! meaning great weather going up the bay,, can get nasty there with the tide againts the wind !

[@RoversAdventure]

Absolutely

[@maljohnston3758]

Had a chuckle about the 4x moneyshots in the space of 4 minutes!

[@crufflerdoug]

Can’t wait for you to visit us in Hampton Roads!

[@redfox4098]

Dela became even more wearing after May with her Cape and Ches feeling peakish, so onward forging a new adventure. Ray from -8c Charlottetown.

[@RoversAdventure]

The winter isn't over yet I fear.

[@boatbuilderPortishead]

would be really interested in an episode on how you find the outboard, would you choose any differently now, how the mounting point is working out etc and also on your innovative rudder mounting. Thanks Jon.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for the idea!

[@randomtraveler3363]

Using the tidal curent in the Delaware can make the trip much easier. Timing is everything, miss it by an hour and you're fighting it all the way.

[@RoversAdventure]

Totally agree

[@nasseemmuttur778]

Can't wait for you to get on the oceans.

[@RoversAdventure]

Crossing the Atlantic this summer

[@sailingin-tuitionwithchuck]

I am on the Lower Chesapeake and keep my boat at Cobbs Marina in Little Creek. It would be great to meet you.

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm just outside Baltimore right now. I am planning a re-launch party in late April. I will put some info out as we get closer.

[@andyb.1026]

Is that really a horizontal Hatch ? difficult to tell .. But surely Not a great idea out at sea

[@RoversAdventure]

The Wave Rover hatch is hinged and can be secured from the inside. It is a serious sea going hatch.

[@RobertDizzo]

Hi Alan. Any news on if Chesapeake Light Craft will be doing Wave Rover kits? I'm very interested, though I wouldn't be starting any sort of project for at least 6-12 months.

[@RoversAdventure]

It's all in Andy Dize's hands. email him at adize456@gmail .com

[@RobertDizzo]

Thanks for the speedy response! Fair winds and following seas!

[@VincentConnolly-y6t]

👍🎣⛵💯

[@briancasey4917]

I've been following you since your voyage with Wave Rover 1. Are you still planning on circumnavigating or are you doing the Great Loop?

[@RoversAdventure]

Not sure yet, that late start and the extremely active hurricane season last year caused major havoc to the planning. I will be crossing the North Atlantic this summer.

[@paulg6053]

And there’s the money shot 😂

[@ArturZagaj-Izraelita]

Twoja łódka jest ładna ale stanowczo za mała do całorocznego zamieszkania. Ja potrzebuje minimum 7,4 m (24 stopy) aby zmieścić wszystkie rzeczy które potrzebuje mieć ze sobą. Czy pomożesz mi szukać dokumentacji/planów takiego jachtu typu kaczka (duck)?

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Do boats have to motor through the canals? Some of them look wide enough to tack in.

[@RoversAdventure]

Some canals will specify engine power. Bear in mind the strong currents in these canals. You will see me sailing in the C&D canal shortly

[@unhippy1]

In this episode of Wave rover the motorboat............

[@CC-kt2hm]

Seems like if all you’re going to do is coastal cruise, a different boat would’ve been more comfortable wouldn’t it?

[@RoversAdventure]

There are good offshore videos from earlier in the passage posted on the channel. Wave Rover is now getting into position to cross the North Atlantic this summer.

[@PineappleAdrift]

Motoring Wave Rover 😂

[@RoversAdventure]

lol, I can't make the wind blow always. It was amazingly flat calm.

[@bake162]

How many litres of fuel are on board?

[@RoversAdventure]

42 litres

[@PeteOLindstrom]

I have done your trip from Orient NY to Miami many times. Half the time we went outside past Ocean City Maryland down to Norfolk I would like to know why you are not doing the same.

[@RoversAdventure]

I wanted to cruise and gunkhole Chesapeake Bay before crossing the Atlantic from Norfolk

[@SootHead]

How much fuel does your outboard use in a situation like this?

[@RoversAdventure]

About 1 litre/hr

[@SootHead]

Not bad at all!

[@tonybarnes3858]

Any way to dampen the noise of that motor? Cover, muffler whatever.

[@RoversAdventure]

It's probably the quietest OB in it's class.

[@tonybarnes3858]

And I notice you have the option of ear protection while you're motoring.@@RoversAdventure

[@dannotte7289]

That poor little motor. Consider an inboard! 😅

[@PineappleAdrift]

Inboard means more hassle, several more holes in the boat, more weight, etc. An electric outboard would be best, get rid of the noise.

[@RoversAdventure]

I agree completely with the first sentence but an electric motor would not have had the range to do what I did in this video. This small inexpensive OB gives me so many options.