As you can see from the picture, PBC members like all kinds of boats, power or sail.
After a long winter, far harsher than most in memory, six boats from PBC broke out of their harbors and headed up the Elizabeth, James, and Pagan Rivers to find berths at Smithfield Station in Smithfield, VA during the weekend of April 25-27. All boats moored “just in time” before a wicked frontal system (which spawned tornados in nearby Edenton, NC) tore over the Southern Bay on Friday evening.
In contrast, Saturday morning and Sunday were spectacular days for exploring the local area. Smithfield is a beautiful historic area with military sites ranging from the Civil War to the Cold War. The downtown area has rows of homes that stretch back to the Revolutionary War era and a nearby forested trail, which made for good exercise and pleasant Spring-time strolls for the crews. 24 members and guests joined up for dinner Saturday night and enjoyed great seafood and the typically fun-filled PBC atmosphere. All boats enjoyed a “downwind run” home on Sunday afternoon.
This cruise to Smithfield was the first of eight organized cruises offered by Portsmouth Boat Club this year. Guests (and their boats) are ALWAYS welcomed to join us! For more information, please visit our website at: www.portsmouthboatclub.org
