For the 2007 Chincoteague Pony Swim, the 1848 Island Manor House teamed up with Linda J Charters to provide the package of a lifetime! Pony Swim front row, by boat that is. These wild ponies make the trip-of-the-year from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island and back again. This unique event is something that the whole family will enjoy!

Boat leaves marina at 5:30 AM, as we round the southern tip of Chincoteague, Assateague Light comes into view. Other boats slowly arrive, while our guests enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Assateague Island.

Pretty soon, boats are everywhere!    
Large boats, small boats, motor boats, row boats... Wave Runners and runners on waves. The Boat Line will stretch from shore of Assateague to Chincoteague.

Besides boat, land faring folks also arrive just as early.

Just have to find the perfect spot.  For some the shade of a tree, others nothing like Marsh Mud between the toes...

Keep in mind this only a small section of people that I could photograph from the boat.

Tens of thousands more are standing just outside the scope of this photo at Memorial Park.

Saltwater Cowboys get a little help to ferry their rides across before it all begins.

Finally, at about 11:45 AM we see the flare! 
The start, not yet just the signal of slack tide. 
More waiting, but not much longer now...

Crowds cheer as the ponies near the water!

The crowd of ponies keeps coming pushing them into the water.

Almost there!

First on Shore!

Everyone on shore!  The Ponies will rest here, while the boats hurry back to the other side of Chincoteague for the Parade.

Saltwater Cowboys lead the way!

Ponies on Parade

Ahhh....a leisurely walk down Main St on this fine afternoon! 

Swimming this morning, no wonder everyone loves to vacation on Chincoteague!

Another Pony Swim now "BEHIND" us!

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