Potomac River

ken 120 · Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:11 pm Post subject: Potomac River

In early October thinking of cruising the Potomac to spend a few days in DC doing the "tourist thing". Thought of launching at Smallwood State Park but that would permit just a short cruise on the Potomac- anyone have any ideas where I could launch (at a place I could leave my truck and trailer) and enjoy a cruise on the Potomac on my way to DC?

Also any spots on the Eastern Shore that I could launch from across from the Potomac?

Thanks

Ken

Captains Cat · Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:57 am Post subject:

Crisfield, MD is on the eastern shore directly across from the mouth of the Potomac. Not sure of launch ramps/storage but with a lot of boats there, there must be some.

Try this link. http://www.cityofcrisfield-md.gov/

Charlie

PeterQ · Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:33 pm Post subject:

Made four Chesapeake crossings in the last two weeks and they can be slow and uncomfortable in our 25 depending on the sea state. Even turned around and anchored for a while till it settled down last Thursday (Due to a squall line).

If it's the Potomac you want to see (an excellent choice) may I recommend a Southern MD launch point. Here's a local govt web site with some info:

http://somd.com/Detailed/2279.php

I have a place on the Wicomico River but may not be there much in Aug. otherwise, pm me for more info if you like.

Pete

El and Bill · Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:32 pm Post subject:

Good suggestions by others for launching.

Now, a few photos to spur you on for a great cruise:

http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/maryland.htm

Almas Only · Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:20 am Post subject:

Harbor View Marina, just south of Colonial Beach. Pay the launch fee and you can park your truck and trailer along the adjacent road for free.