Matt,

When you get to Tidewater, give me a call (757-589-6920). I have a few boats on the beach right now and plan on going out on weekends and maybe after work.

There is a beach access off Shore Drive in Va Beach on Albemarle St. There is a walkway for pedestrians and a path for your truck that has to be 15-20 feet wide and packed sand. You can almost back the boat into the water! If you bring tie downs, you can leave the boat on the beach and not worry about it getting messed with.

Also, there is a ramp willoughby spit right after you get over the bridge into Norfolk. There is a big parking lot, two launches and a small sandy beach. The water back in there is protected and flat and the wind is usually pretty good in that area. You just have to watch out for the hover crafts and mine sweepers..

If you are going to be here for the weekend of May 22/23, you shuold check out the fleet sponsored race!