Intracoastal trip
made the trip several times . after entering canal at Norfolk Va. you will have several bridges to clear before you get to Great Bridge ,Va.
in Great bridge ,you have a small set of locks, the bridge in Great Bridge and then two swing span bridges south that will not open to private vessels at commuter hours . DO NOT try to run the canal in this area at night , I have and ended up having to be hauled out and have props redone (1600.00) logs and debris abound this time of year! its a long run from Great Bridge to the Alligator River Bridge unless your boat cruises in the mid twenties (sporty speeds). I would figure three days in a downeaster, Coinjock Marina has good food ,plenty of dock space, Alligator River Marina , Swan Quarter and Oriental have good dockage. All and all a nice trip and lots of scenery