Kayak Tawes/Occohannock Creeks and Ride (VA Eastern Shore)---Rescheduled

Tawes Creek is a stream in Accomack County, VA on the Eastern Shore. It is situated close to the neighborhood of Johnson Cove and the locality of Old Neck Landing. Tawes Creek is also a tributary of the Occohannock Creek which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Virginia's Eastern Shore is the narrow, 70-mile long, southern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Chesapeake Bay. Find quaint villages surrounded by rich farmland, pristine salt marshes, and shallow bays abundant with marine life.
The barrier island system along Virginia's Eastern Shore supports
significant numbers of migratory shorebirds and is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebirds Reserve with international status as serving host to more than 100,000 shorebirds. Many of these species nest directly on the ground, so please avoid getting out of your kayak along the coast from April through August to protect these sensitive animals.

Disclaimer: GetHiking Charlottesville Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were boating and riding alone. With your RSVP, you agree with this disclaimer.

Weather Forecast: (as of 10/25/2025)
Tue (11/4) - 57F/42F, sunny.
Wed (11/5) - 56F/42F, partly cloudy.
Thu (11/6) - High 55F. partly cloudy.

Notes:

1. Mandatory equipment: PFD and whistle.
2. Suggested trip equipment: Kayak, paddle, water shoes, life jacket, cool-weather gear, wetsuit, sunscreen, hat with brim, sunglasses, dry bag, insect repellent, whistle, and water/lunch. Cycling equipment w/ cool/wet-weather clothing.
3. A final itinerary or cancellation notice will be posted 3-5 days before the event.

Rules on the water:

1. No alcohol or glass bottle/container;
2. Wear life jacket;
3. Assign buddy system;
4. Maintain safe distances (no greater than 10 ft between buddies and 25 ft between groups);
5. Use of whistle:

a. 1 long blast- stop in place;
b. 2 short blasts- all clear, continue;
c. 3 short blasts- emergency (stop, assess, assist).
6. Check experience/swim level.

Tentative Itinerary: All events are optional and subject to change. Times are approximate.
Tue (11/4):
2 pm - meet at the Herbert Powell Memorial Park (intersection of Park Ave and Bayview Ave) in Wachapreague for the start of 20-mile bike ride.
2:30 pm - ride 10 miles from Wachapreague to Accomac and back.
4:30 pm - meet for dinner at The Island House Restaurant and Marina, 17 Atlantic Ave, Wachapreague.
Wed (11/5):
9:30 am - meet at the Fort, 9168 Scarboroughs Neck Rd, Belle Haven with your kayaking equipment and lunch.
10 am - kayak Tawes Creek and Occohannock Creek for a few hours and stopping for lunch on the water.
2 - 5 pm - Open time.
5:30 pm - meet for steak dinner at the Fort, courtesy of Tom.
Thu (11/6) :
8 am - meet for breakfast at Exmore Diner, Exmore.
9 am - meet at Quinby Harbor for start of 20-mile bike ride.
9:30 am - ride 5 miles south from Quinby Harbor to Vrigina Landing Campground and back. Then, ride 5 miles north from Quinby Harbor to Wachapreague and back.
12 pm - drive home and safe travels.

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