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S/V Quetzal - Sailing to St Michael’s & Annapolis
9 July 2023 · 11 min · 2K views · St. Michael's, Maryland
What this video covers
S/V Quetzal departs for a holiday weekend cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, traveling from the Miles River to St. Michael’s and eventually Annapolis. The crew covers eight nautical miles in one hour and 15 minutes, navigating Eastern Bay with a southerly breeze.2:22 Upon arrival in St. Michael’s, the crew relocates their anchor to avoid potential dragging from neighboring vessels due to the soft mud bottom.5:32 They monitor a line of thunderstorms on radar, opting to move away from the crowded anchorage as a precaution.5:19 After three days in St. Michael’s, the boat proceeds to a mooring in Spa Creek, Annapolis, for a two-night stay.10:03 The trip concludes with a return transit to Harrington Harbor South.10:03 Throughout the cruise, the crew notes heavy VHF traffic on channel 16 and observes high generator usage by nearby trawlers for air conditioning.10:48
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