Wisharts Point Landing to Curtis Merritt Harbor

Only advanced paddlers should attempt this route (approximately 7.0 miles) that crosses busy Chincoteague Inlet to Chincoteague Island and only in ideal conditions.  There may be strong currents and heavy powerboat traffic. 

From Wisharts Point Boat Ramp follow the channel markers toward Powells Bay and Ballast narrows. Stay to the left side of the channel as you pass channel marker #5 and continue Northeast toward Chincoteague Island. After channel marker #3 head North and follow the remaining markers past Chincoteague Inlet and to the West of Chincoteague Point. At marker #1 continue North toward the "CV" channel marker.

Cross the channel at a right angle and head for the southern tip of Chincoteague Island. As you pass point on the Southern end of Chincoteague Island you will see the entrance to Curtis Merritt Harbor to the Left

To reach Wisharts Point Landing travel 2.0 miles along Route 695 to Route 679. Follow 679 for 0.2 miles and turn right back onto Route 695 and continue 1.4 miles to the ramp located at the end of the road.