Let's go Trick or Treating in ANNAPOLIS and sail the Chesapeake Bay [E300]
August 1, 2024 · 16 min · 483 views · Annapolis City Marina
What this video covers
The crew departs Baltimore, Maryland, in late October, motoring 4.5 hours south to Annapolis due to light winds and unfavorable wind direction.0:45 They dock at the Annapolis City Marina, where they utilize laundry facilities costing $2 per wash and $1.50 per dry, alongside token-operated showers.5:29 After celebrating Halloween in Annapolis, the family continues south toward Solomons Island.8:44 The 46-mile passage is entirely under power in calm conditions.12:16 Upon arrival, they anchor in Mill Creek, noting that the alternative, Back Creek, contains a high density of marinas and vessels.12:41 The crew subsequently completes a 57-nautical-mile day, anchoring near Gwyn Island at sunset to position themselves for an upcoming transit to Portsmouth, Virginia, and the Intracoastal Waterway.15:41 Throughout the journey, the crew manages the challenges of maintaining a routine for two young children during extended periods of motoring in freezing temperatures.
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