Home of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis has a fascinating history with narrow, tree-lined streets, intimate shops and terrific eateries. Founded in the late 1600s, it has more colonial buildings than any other city in the country. It makes a good case for its self-proclaimed title of “Sailing Capital of America” but we’re biased towards Newport, RI for obvious reasons.
Only 25NM from Baltimore, we leisurely made our way from the inner harbor towards the bay, under the all mighty Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a dual-span-bridge over 4.3 miles long, then into the Severn River, the entrance to Annapolis.
In Annapolis, we had to arranged for a rigging inspection with a local rigger here to fulfill insurance requirements for crossing into Southern US and the Bahamas. Our agent screwed this up and didn’t tell us about this until we were well underway (we would have done this at home).
Annapolis Harbor lies just south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. As you make the turn off the Bay and look toward the city, you can make out the dome of the State House and, to its right, the dome of the Naval Academy Chapel. The entrance to the harbor is straightforward, except for the coming and going of a few tour boats, water taxis and dozens of recreational boats of every possible description. It’s exciting and, we took it slow, no problem at all. We arrived at the city center and picked up a mooring around 1:30 pm.
Tomorrow’s schedule is already packed. The cruise director has already arranged for a tour of the Naval Academy, the State House and the William Paca House and Garden.
We’re getting closer and closer to DC to visit with our granddaughter Shay.
Hi again – I just read the description of your Annapolis adventure, and compared it with your trail map. I could see how close you got to Annapolis and into the nooks and crannies around it. What a great way to see Tour the area. I have stayed at the Thayer hotel in West Point on the Hudson. You could feel the history in your soul while walking the quad. I can only imagine what Annapolis looks like from the water. Fabulous!
Hi Trish, Thanks you are correct it really was great !!! I’m was so impressed by the beauty of Naval Academy and learning how hard it was for our forefathers. Also, how brilliant they were founding our country. 😘
Looks like a wonderful trip thus far… thinking of you every day and stealthfully watching your progress… glad to see you’re still far enough north to avoid the tough weather… Enjoy Annapolis – awesome picture!! Love you guys… wish you strong winds when you need them and soft swells to sleep by…
Thanks Kelli!! Love your saying , yes strong winds in the right direction would also save on gas too😜. Glad to see you following us since this is all I would talk about at work. Miss you and hope all is well with the family 💕💋💕
In my mind I can imagine sailing under that bridge and seeing the shiny gold domes ahead. Really enjoy reading your posts; such a great adventure!
Thanks !! This area is so pretty.. now I know why the kids love this neck of the woods 💕
Great picture of Fujiko. Love yr daily adventures. Miss u Guys already. The picture of Jim with a mallet was perfect.
Thanks!! However, when using the mallet he got crab all over himself and me 😜
Miss you guys too 😘