Dragon Run Inn

Jul192011

Buyboat Homecoming

Published by Sue Hertzler at 7:57 AM under Chesapeake Bay | Cruise | Historic | Local Events

August 8, 2011 will mark the Annual Buyboat Homecoming in Urbanna. Urbanna will be the final stop on the CBBA, Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Association. cruise. Much like other reunions this will be a gathering of old oyster buyboats that have gone into retirement. Buyboats have been around since the early 1900's and average between 55 and 65 feet in length, with the largest still afloat being the O.A. Bloxom, measuring 84 feet. Buyboats have been used to haul all type of goods before the onset of bridges and modern roads. The CBBA consists of two fleets - northern and southern - and each year the buyboat cruises switches off traveling either north or south. This year is the south's turn. Approximately 30 buyboats remain on the Chesapeake Bay. Some boats are owned by museums, but many are owned and maintained by members of the Chespeake Buyboat Association.

Cruise Schedule: August 2 will begin at Tangier Island; they will depart on the 4th for Cape Charles Town Harbor where the reunion will take place. The reunion will be held Aug. 5 through 8 and will include boat tours, live music, food and games. Next the boats are off to Deltaville where they will dock at the Poquoson Yacht Club before moving on to ther final stop in Urbanna. While in Urbanna the boats will be open to the public for tours on Aug. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. and on Aug. 13 from 10a.m. to 5p.m. Come and visit Urbanna and get the feel of a little history as you talk with the boat owners. Hope to see you there.

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Mar162011

Osprey have arrived in Urbanna Creek

Published by Sue Hertzler at 7:50 AM under Cruise | Local Events | Natuare | Urbanna

Phil Loftis says "The osprey have arrived and we witnessed a female plunging from her perch in a dead tree that we had positioned the boat under, to a point within 10 feet of us. She hit the water face down, feet extended, completely submerged then reappeared with a mightly thrust of her wings, fish in talons, climbed slowly for altitude and returned to the very branch she had launched from and began eating........looking down on us as if to say "How'd like that show?" She was so unpreturbed by our presence that I told my daughter that she must be a trained performer that had espcaped from the circus."

Phil is captain of Urbanna Cruises and would love to take you for a cruise and he is offering a 10% discount coupon on his website, www.UrbannaCruises.com. Plan a weekend of relaxation at the Dragon Run Inn and reserve a cruise on Urbanna Creek, a great spring treat. Bring your friends and make it a party.

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Jul062010

Urbanna Cruises

Published by Sue Hertzler at 3:43 PM under Cruise | Local Events | Recreation

You'll never know what you'll discover exploring the uniquely beautiful waterways of the Middle Peninsula. Enjoy an extraordinary sunset, wild life or a beautiful home just around the bend. This is the ideal way for a family to enjoy an afternoon or sunset cruise. Get a group together and call 804-366-1778 and they will help you plan a cruise suited to your special interest.

Visit them at www.UrbannaCruises.com for rates. The Dragon Run Inn would love to also host your group at our B&B just six miles from Urbanna. www.dragonruninn.com