by Claudia and Jim | Sep 23, 2022 | Sailing
Our plan today was to go for Solomon Island for one day but since the weather forecast was vague for today and tomorrow with tomorrow being the worse of the two, we decided to book Solomon marina for 2 nights (freebies). We left Oxford at 7AM, hoping to get to Solomon...
by Claudia and Jim | Sep 21, 2022 | Sailing
After visiting Baltimore and Annapolis, coming to Oxford, on the east side of Chesapeake bay, was a welcoming change of pace. A charming, tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of less than 1000, Oxford is one of the oldest towns in America and has a long...
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...
