The Chesapeake Bay is a beautiful and historically significant sailing destination. It’s also home to the Skipjack, a sail-powered oyster boat known for its functional durability;Â some stay in service for 75 years or more.
The Chesapeake Bay is shallow and can be quite temperamental when the winds blow up. The Skipjack’s low profile and a shallow draft are designed to keep her on the Bay working, not tied up at the docks. An excellent example of early American engineering.
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