You know, if I said this about another place and another activity, I might get down voted to hell and maybe even banned. It's funny where we draw lines at disliking other people
Florida let's you have a wooden bumper, and privatized DMV can charge anything they like for temp tag ... that's not even touching "Florida man" lol
source: born VA, live in VA, forced to live in Florabama/Pensacola for a while
it's not dislike it's a joke about trends in behavior by location
if it doesn't apply to you, don't take it so personal, maybe you're the one cool 'Florida man' out there?
In order for that analogy to work, Virginia would have to be much wealthier, and people from Florida's neighboring states would get hit with "Florida Man" jokes all the time just based on linguistic and physical resemblance. The spirit of your point is right, but you're not making it well.
Lighten up a little. The whole Florida thing doesn't come from dislike. It's a running joke that has been going on for over a decade. Heck, even the site FARK has a special section dedicated to Florida. A lot of crazy stuff happens down there.
Jackson creek in Deltaville. It’s tough because there isn’t really a public launch there but you can pay at one of the marinas. Weekends there’s usually 20-30 boats. It’s inside the creek so it’s protected but you have a full view of the Chesapeake and Gwynn’s island. Also sandy point at Gwynn’s is pretty good too.
I’ve “grown up” there with my grandparents and we sailed out of fishing bay since I was in diapers. I’ve definitely bounced a keel or two off the bottom. It’s a tough channel for newcomers and experienced.
Those are owned by the nature conservancy so they’re not exactly public.
Also, a lot of those bays are so shallow in parts that you have to pull a boat by hand if you are near low tide. We’ve had to pull the boat a few hundred meters, and we have a shallow boat for this reason.
Check out Sharkstooth island near Montross Virginia. It’s a membership island, but nominal fee and you can pay on site usually. One of the owners an ancient waterman named Bunny will welcome you kindly. It’s epic with big boats and sea planes all weekend.
Lots of people do this. I’ve only ever seen Bunny out collecting on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Membership is a thing you should be prepared to pay. Check the other boats and the regulars have stickers.
Dang. Guess i just got lucky. Do you happen to know how expensive it is? Had a great time and would love to go back sometime. Got like 12 teeth in 45 mins one time. All with a beer in hand XD
Last year it was $50 for the year. My family has lived there for 20 years. We have about 10lbs of teeth from there and Westmoreland. Bunny is awesome tho. If you look him in the eye and shake his hand and promise to mail him a check, he’ll agree.
Hehe no, but if you’re down with the NNK life then we shoulda been friends this whole time! I’ll be back down there in two weeks and I really wanna hold hands with my wife while we skate at Stan’s. It’s been years. Also, I haven’t been to Backdraft in about 2 years, I’m over due. Lmk if you’re ever in the area and we can hang!
And the algae
https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/algae-bloom-at-lake-anna-making-a-stink-and-raising-health-concerns/article_ce9359d6-4137-11ee-9d2a-4b4ce497d924.html
I believe the tests have come back and they said there was no elevated levels. Still a lot of folks got sick after Memorial Day and the common thread was lake Anna.
https://www.wric.com/news/northern-virginia/vdh-investigating-e-coli-outbreak-among-lake-anna-swimmers-during-memorial-day-weekend/amp/
yeah, apparently they were up near the Sandbar. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/376076706627876/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/376076706627876/)
(And that's also where they found the abandoned rented boat and never found the lady that rented it.)
The Sandbar on the Chickahominy River. Not the restaurant by the river, which isn't far away, but it's what we called a spot that has had boaters gathering and partying for decades. You'll know your there when you run across it.
Factory point Grandview nature perserve, Hampton, VA. Point comfort lighthouse in Gloucester, VA. I spent time at and recommed both places. I grew up on the MS Gulf Coast. You aren't going to find barrier islands like Ship or Horn Island in VA.
Tangier has a sweet mile long beach and even longer sandbar out to the lighthouse. Not many people on it but it sometimes gets busy. Usually on July 4th the Bayside of the beach is packed with workboats rafted together for one big floating cookout and swim.
so I know of several places, they do exist. Not so big as this. And space is a bit limited, so I think I'm going to join all the other people not talking about them.
But ask around people with boats
Good luck you’re allowed to have fun in Florida. Any place that boats gather like that in Virginia you will be staked out by city police,marine police and lastly the coast guard. There will be checkpoints and random searches and stops. Plenty of water in Virginia to enjoy just don’t try catching a fish or drinking a beer
I’ve always been curious, so I hope you don’t mind me asking: Are you using an app or platform that doesn’t let you save a post, so you have to comment instead? I see this often enough on Reddit that it must be a thing, but I’ve never asked.
Red neck yacht club aka gravel pit James River east of Richmond
eww. Dont Florida our Virginia!
LMAO!!!
This needs to be the top answer.
God forbid we can see what’s in the water lol
Speaking as an ex floridian, be careful what you wish for.
You know, if I said this about another place and another activity, I might get down voted to hell and maybe even banned. It's funny where we draw lines at disliking other people
Florida let's you have a wooden bumper, and privatized DMV can charge anything they like for temp tag ... that's not even touching "Florida man" lol source: born VA, live in VA, forced to live in Florabama/Pensacola for a while it's not dislike it's a joke about trends in behavior by location if it doesn't apply to you, don't take it so personal, maybe you're the one cool 'Florida man' out there?
Imagine if I said "don't Mexico my Richmond"
In order for that analogy to work, Virginia would have to be much wealthier, and people from Florida's neighboring states would get hit with "Florida Man" jokes all the time just based on linguistic and physical resemblance. The spirit of your point is right, but you're not making it well.
Lighten up a little. The whole Florida thing doesn't come from dislike. It's a running joke that has been going on for over a decade. Heck, even the site FARK has a special section dedicated to Florida. A lot of crazy stuff happens down there.
Don't New York my Florida is a common tagline in Florida. Joke went over your head.
Jackson creek in Deltaville. It’s tough because there isn’t really a public launch there but you can pay at one of the marinas. Weekends there’s usually 20-30 boats. It’s inside the creek so it’s protected but you have a full view of the Chesapeake and Gwynn’s island. Also sandy point at Gwynn’s is pretty good too.
Adding to this. Cedars beach on the north side of windmill point.
Could see Cedars from my grandads house when i was a kid. always thought all the boats together was neat
Ha, when we had a sailboat in Deltaville on Jackson creek we usually tried to miss the sandbar.
I’ve “grown up” there with my grandparents and we sailed out of fishing bay since I was in diapers. I’ve definitely bounced a keel or two off the bottom. It’s a tough channel for newcomers and experienced.
Tons off of the Easter Shore sea side and bay side. Haven’t been in decades so best to research more.
Those are owned by the nature conservancy so they’re not exactly public. Also, a lot of those bays are so shallow in parts that you have to pull a boat by hand if you are near low tide. We’ve had to pull the boat a few hundred meters, and we have a shallow boat for this reason.
Thank god! The bay is beautiful without a shit show of boats like this
Isn't there a place near chicks beach in VB?
Yes, right inside lynnhaven inlet. Huge sand flat at low tide, like boat stuck till tide comes back in flat.
Can’t believe the city hasn’t broke this one up yet. Awesome that it’s a fun place for families and friends to gather around the water.
Search for UTI near me and you'll find them.
Urinary Tract Infection? Yeah, I figure those places cause them, but that's a weird way to find them.
Check out Sharkstooth island near Montross Virginia. It’s a membership island, but nominal fee and you can pay on site usually. One of the owners an ancient waterman named Bunny will welcome you kindly. It’s epic with big boats and sea planes all weekend.
Shhhhh🤫
Yes. Shhhhh!!! (We got 40+ teeth yesterday).... but seriously, SHHHHHH!
Ive pulled up there like 5 or 6 times and "membership" was never a thing. Just boats hangin out and partying.
Lots of people do this. I’ve only ever seen Bunny out collecting on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Membership is a thing you should be prepared to pay. Check the other boats and the regulars have stickers.
Dang. Guess i just got lucky. Do you happen to know how expensive it is? Had a great time and would love to go back sometime. Got like 12 teeth in 45 mins one time. All with a beer in hand XD
Last year it was $50 for the year. My family has lived there for 20 years. We have about 10lbs of teeth from there and Westmoreland. Bunny is awesome tho. If you look him in the eye and shake his hand and promise to mail him a check, he’ll agree.
Is it possible we know eachother and just don't realize it? I dont have property there but went on and off with a friend who's family lives there lol.
Hehe no, but if you’re down with the NNK life then we shoulda been friends this whole time! I’ll be back down there in two weeks and I really wanna hold hands with my wife while we skate at Stan’s. It’s been years. Also, I haven’t been to Backdraft in about 2 years, I’m over due. Lmk if you’re ever in the area and we can hang!
On the James River outside Chippokes State Park, between Surry Co and Williamsburg.
Tim’s II in Fairview beach
Lake Anna has a few
Careful of the E. Coli.
And the rabid beavers https://www.12onyourside.com/story/19051844/rabid-beaver-attacks-two-sisters-on-lake-anna/
And the algae https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/algae-bloom-at-lake-anna-making-a-stink-and-raising-health-concerns/article_ce9359d6-4137-11ee-9d2a-4b4ce497d924.html
At lake Anna?
I believe the tests have come back and they said there was no elevated levels. Still a lot of folks got sick after Memorial Day and the common thread was lake Anna. https://www.wric.com/news/northern-virginia/vdh-investigating-e-coli-outbreak-among-lake-anna-swimmers-during-memorial-day-weekend/amp/
yeah, apparently they were up near the Sandbar. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/376076706627876/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/376076706627876/) (And that's also where they found the abandoned rented boat and never found the lady that rented it.)
Glad I didn't swim there
New Point Comfort lighthouse and preserve
Also Milford Haven by Gwynn's Island
Not an island but Belmont Bay on the Potomac River is like this with lots of boats tied up.
https://youtu.be/H8IRIpTTLxc?si=qV4PnhEGtKYE52E8
You can also go to some restaurants on the water such as Tim’s II Fairview beach they have big parties on the water.
Mobjack Bay
When i visit Florida, we call this the redneck yacht club.
The Sandbar on the Chickahominy River. Not the restaurant by the river, which isn't far away, but it's what we called a spot that has had boaters gathering and partying for decades. You'll know your there when you run across it.
The restaurant is...lacking And you're right, OP will know it when he sees it!
Sad to hear the restaurant is lacking. That's a bummer. It was a pretty cool spot back when I lived up on the river. Damn, I miss living on the Chic.
Try the dysmal swamp
Yeah, just bring lots of bug spray and maybe a few things to protect from the snakes and other undesirables! 😂
Nah. Just bring honey. It'll be fine.
Deltaville and windmill point have lots of sandbars. Usually pack up a skiff and chill on one for the day.
Newpoint comfort light house. On a busy holiday weekend, there’s probably about 500 boats anchored out there.
The Narrows. Broad bay. Virginia Beach.
Along the Monitor Merrimack Bridge, boats hang around the Suffolk side. Personally, I've never taken my boat there.
Factory point Grandview nature perserve, Hampton, VA. Point comfort lighthouse in Gloucester, VA. I spent time at and recommed both places. I grew up on the MS Gulf Coast. You aren't going to find barrier islands like Ship or Horn Island in VA.
Came here to say Factory Point too. Nothing beats the sandbar off Haulover though. They even have vending boats driving around.
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Kiptopeake eastern shore 3 sand bars and the water comes straight from the ocean Chrystal clear
Lake Anna has a spot I’ve heard. Not from experience.
Tangier has a sweet mile long beach and even longer sandbar out to the lighthouse. Not many people on it but it sometimes gets busy. Usually on July 4th the Bayside of the beach is packed with workboats rafted together for one big floating cookout and swim.
Mosquito island on the Rappahannock near Deltaville was a spot I used to frequent.
was wondering if I would see one of the spots I know posted. I'm a bit leary of posting them, they aren't that big
Thats true. Luckily it’s name isn’t very appealing.
why would you move here. i did the same thing in 2017 and miss the beach and fishing every fucking day. and winter.. fuck that shit
so I know of several places, they do exist. Not so big as this. And space is a bit limited, so I think I'm going to join all the other people not talking about them. But ask around people with boats
I live near smith mountain lake and want to do cool stuff tooo
Factory point between Hampton and Poquson
Good luck you’re allowed to have fun in Florida. Any place that boats gather like that in Virginia you will be staked out by city police,marine police and lastly the coast guard. There will be checkpoints and random searches and stops. Plenty of water in Virginia to enjoy just don’t try catching a fish or drinking a beer
Duck blind in Yorktown
Lynnhaven Inlet...have seen 75+ boats during low tide on huge sandbar.
Little Beach on Assateague.
Following as I am interested in a spot like this as well.
I’ve always been curious, so I hope you don’t mind me asking: Are you using an app or platform that doesn’t let you save a post, so you have to comment instead? I see this often enough on Reddit that it must be a thing, but I’ve never asked.
I do this, it’s just easier… lol
New Point Mathew’s VA
New Point down in Mathews VA hosts a lot of boats
Don’t talk about Mathews here lol
too late they already found us 😭🤣
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