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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