21 May, 2021. Very short day to Delaware City Marina

 

17 SM; 3.0 hours

Very short day as planned.  Sweet anchorage last night, smooth, quiet with a mild temperature.  We got underway at 0900 for a planned 1200 arrival at the marina for fuel.  The tidal current was ripping in the canal resulting in only 5 mph over ground for most of the way.  We exited the C&D canal, entering the Delaware River and proceeded northerly in a decreasing ebb tide.  Shortly thereafter, we received very good approach instructions from the marina staff, exiting west into a narrow and shallow channel off of the river.  Dock hands on station as we approached the fuel station and were quickly secured.  Diesel tanks topped off with 35.4 gallons at $3.16/gallon.  Most expensive so far on the journey.  A quick reposition and we were along the face dock with all the other boats as there are only face docks in this narrow channel with impressive currents.  Serenity secured and engine shutdown at 1230.  Docked for the night

Nothing fancy here, but very helpful staff

We have washed the boat, refreshed the composting head, cleaned the inside of the boat and ordered more provisions utilizing Instacard and Aldi.  Did not get much but service was excellent and not really much of a premium considering what a UBER would cost or the roundabout travels on a city bus.  We received a very informative weather, tides and routing brief from the marina captain.  Currently, it favors our travels tomorrow.  Will verify again early in the morning.  Supper onboard as the end of the day approaches.  Decent marina showers too.

3788 SM traveled; 1698.2 hours hobbs