Gwynn Island (Mathews County, VA)

FIG. 1 aerial view of Gwynn Island showing where the launches are

Gwynn island is located in Mathews County at the mouth of the
Piankatank River.  As with everything else, most of the property
 is privately owned.  However, there is one publically accessible
launch at the east end of the island at the end of Old Ferry Rd
(Rt 633).  At the end of Old Ferry Road, there is a sign that says
 "End State Maintenance", beyond which is a sandy beach area
where one can launch from.

The other launch is from the campground at the end of
Buckchase Road (Rt 740).  The campground is privately owned,
however they have been known to allow windsurfers to launch
therefrom provided that you first check in with them at the office. 
The campground is closed until April 1.  When open, simply ask
at the office upon entering.  If they allow you, the campground
has a nice sandy beach to the left of where you enter.

Both Gwynn Island launches face ENE.

Best Wind Directions (both launches):  N, NE, E, SE and S

Comments for Old Ferry Road Launch:  clean beach, jetties
 present, wide exposure to most wind directions, sandy bottom,
 no visible hazards, homes near by but not a lot of "no trespassing"
 signs.  Do not feel that you are on display.  The Old Ferry Road
launch is about 2.5 miles from the entrance to the island where
the Coast Guard station is.

Comments on Campground Launch:  private property, need
permission, restrooms and fresh water supply present, closed til
April 1.  Bathers may be present on beach.  The Campground
launch is about 3.0 miles from the entrance to the island where
the Coast Guard station is.

FIG. 2 view of Old Ferry Road (Rt 633) launch area with
"End State Maintenance" sign visible to view a land photo:  
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FIG. 3 view of Old Ferry Road Launch area with wooden
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FIG. 4 view of campground launch area lust beyond row
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FIG. 5 view of campground launch area looking back towards
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