I posted this on the "big boat" forum a week or so ago and got laughed at; the bridges are too low (40') and the water too shallow (4' MLW). It's my favorite trip - did it 2x in 2 years - so, there is the invitation. "Has anyone made this trip, either by the Virginia Inner Passage or by making stops in Wachapreague, Chincoteague, Oyster etc.? I read of many that run the outside as a passage, but no one stopping to smell the roses. With a shoal draft boat, why not? I am assembling a guide, but have found very little information." In response to a question: "I liked it so much, I went to Cape May in 05', around in 06', and then repeated it in 07', all with my 12 year-old daughter for crew. OK, she was 10 the first year. You won't die. We did it in a Stiletto 27 cat. Yes, we got knocked around a little, but they were avoidable. Get the on-line chart for Machapingo - the markers have been moved. Great anchorage at the southern tips of Cedar, Hog, and Cobb Island. Watch you mast height. We are 40' and had to do 2 bridges at very low water. Check the visitation rules (Virginia Seaside Water Trail). Do the Delaware on a nice day. No gas from Cape Charles to Watchapreague. Stop in Tangier. Spend an extra day in Chincoteague. Stay inside if it's bad. Take a lay-day where you need to." More: "The barrier islands and the inner passage are a unique experience. I am trying to start some discussion. It amazed me each time that I saw no sailors, other than those running outside - and running outside is boring. Our first trip was outside, with stops at OC, Chincoteague, and Cedar Island. The next time we ran more inside and stopped at more islands. But all I find in books and guides are dire warnings about dangerous inlets (you do need to pay attention) and shallow water (some, but only a few places). Try the NOAA Coast Pilot: Link submitted by author They only describe a few inlets as requiring local knowledge, and we used OC, Watchapreague (Watchapreague seems to be changing - there is a new channel near shore the canyon boats are using), Great Machapingo, Sand Shoal, and Chincoteague without incident. Quinby inlet is bad and has been removed from maintenance."