Annapolis Maryland

We arrived in Annapolis Sunday afternoon after a marvelous sail from Baltimore. The wind was in just the right direction and the wind speed was perfect for a smooth relatively swift journey. We knew Annapolis would be busy due to the US Sail Boat Show, a huge event held every Columbus Day Weekend. Thus we wanted to be here early to get a good spot and so did everyone else. The mooring field was full and the anchorage was too exposed so we decided to anchor in Weems Creek a small creek off the Severance River about a 2 mile walk from downtown Annapolis, away from all the hustle and bustle of town.

The weather was variable leading up to the boat show so we spent our time walking around the Annapolis area doing some bird watching where we got a great view of a pair of Yellow Bellied Sap Suckers a bird we have seen before but never up so close. Also made it to town for lunch at a local tavern, where we had the best, I mean the best cream of crab soup. They claimed to have the best wings in Annapolis so we had to try them but they couldn’t hold a candle to the Sheds wings.

The boat show was very busy but always fun. The very best part was meeting up with Ron and Barbra for lunch at Pussers where we couldn’t pass up having one of their famous Pain Killers. Talked to several manufactures to answer some questions we had about equipment we have. Also went on several boats to see what’s new in the marketplace. We ran into John and Nina, the boaters from Baltimore.

Off to our next port of call is St Michaels on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This sail was fluky at best. We saw wind speeds from 4 knots to 28 knots making it difficult to sail. We got here and are looking forward to visiting the maritime museum. Even with the rain we will get our land leg exercise!

Boat Show in busy harbor

Morning Race

Navy Racer with Academy in background

Thomas Point Screw-pile light

US Navy Academy

Early Fall Color in Annapolis