by Claudia and Jim | Sep 21, 2022 | Sailing
There’s never a lack of entertainment onboard Fujiko. As we exited Annapolis and entered the Chesapeake bay on a clear and calm day. The only ripples on the Bay were generated from boats and ships. Claudia starts her Fitbit walking routine below while I yell...
by Claudia and Jim | Sep 20, 2022 | Sailing
One other important task we needed to take care of in Annapolis is a rigging inspection. Our insurance agent threw us a curve ball after we left Newport, and said the underwriter needed a rigging inspection for our boat for Southern US and Bahamas coverages. We should...
by Claudia and Jim | Sep 19, 2022 | Sailing
While sipping our morning coffee, the song “Reveille” was heard on bugle from the direction of the Naval Academy. It then was followed by the National Anthem. What a way to start your day! We have been to Annapolis a few times before, once as guests of...
by Claudia and Jim | Sep 18, 2022 | Sailing
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...
by Claudia and Jim | Sep 17, 2022 | Sailing
Blue Crabs have always been synonymous with life along the Chesapeake—Algonquian for “at a big river,” with archaeologists finding remnants of crab feasts from both Native Americans and early colonists. Today Claudia and I walked 1.5 miles to a highly recommended...
