We left Hampton Roads on a day with great southerly breezes and cruised up the Bay at about 7.5 knots. We forget how compact things are on the Bay. That combined with our cruising speed made quick work to getting to the York River. We opted to anchor in Sarah's Creek on the northern side of the river and enjoy a leisurely day on board Tropical Breeze.
The next morning we launched the dinghy and motored across the river to Yorktown. We walked around the small community seeing some of the old buildings, the Victory monument and the battlefield. It is hard to believe that over two hundred years ago US, French, and British forces fought here. The battlefield doesn't seem to leave much protection for a soldier. We can only imagine what the field must have looked like after 9-10 days of fighting between the two sides.
Having viewed the historical area we walked back along the beach. It was not quite noon and already a stiffling hot day. Locals were beginning to position themselves along the beach front to ward off the 90+ degree temperatures - 20 degrees higher than normal for this time of year. It was a bit ironic. Behind us was the battlefield where US independence was won and along the beach it was modern day - life goes on.
The Admiral
5/1 - 5/2/2010
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