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Article Chesapeake Bay Magazine - December 2006
Hidden Treasure» Wendy Mitman Clarke travels to Onancock, Va., a small Eastern Shore town where an impressive and longstanding wharf is still the centerpiece of town, and where Rockwell himself would've felt right at home.
Luck Be a Lady » When next you step onboard a boat (after the captain, of course) make sure to bring a black cat, but leave your flowers and black suitcases at home. Jan Adkins examines the "sensible precautions" that surround maritime lore.
Veni, Vidi, Volvo»John
Page Williams walks us through the second of Captain John Smith's 1608
explorations of the Bay. This journey sees the intrepid explorer
encountering hostile Native American tribes, playing peacemaker between
tribal leaders and even being given a wife or two.
From the Editor SHOUT OUT » Every once in a while you have to stop and thank your peeps--especially when they're so gosh-darn good!
Nautical Know-How GO WITH THE FLOW » Tom Dove does the math and figures out how much running with and against a current affects your fuel consumption.
Time Tested LIKE A ROCK » From quiet trolling to serious offshore fishing, the Topaz 32 offers a steady ride on a truly versatile boat. By John Page Williams.
Tech Support ALL ABOUT AIS » Gary P. Joyce examines new AIS (Automatic Identification System) technology and weighs its benefits for recreational boaters.
Marina Hopping HARBOR OF FIRST RESORT » For almost 30 years, Herrington Harbour South has been catering to Bay boaters, offering everything a traveler or slipholder needs. By J.V. Reistrup.
Cruise of the Month THE BEST LAID PLANS » En route to the C&D; Canal, Karyn Rothstein and family planned for a peaceful night on the hook in Veazey Cove--plus found a helpful marina nearby when they needed an unplanned repair.
Reader Rendezvous FACING ERNESTO » Danielle Marks relives a nail-biting day at the dock riding out the storm of the year.
Me and My Boat OUR GREATEST PERFORMANCE EVER » One crew's triumph, in a race where everything seemed to go wrong. By Joe Howell.
Angler's Almanac IF (GIFT) WISHES WERE FISHES » John Page Williams gives some good ideas to anyone shopping for an angler this holiday season.
Off the Charts DEAR SANTA » Wendy Mitman Clarke asks the big guy for a little peace on the Bay.
Mail Call Channel 9 New Boat News Gear & Gadgets Cruiser's Calendar Galleys Ashore Tide Tables
FEATURE DESTINATION: Hidden Treasure For
over 300 years, Onancock has been a cultural and economic hub on
Virginia's Eastern Shore. And it seems to just keep getting better.
