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Sunday, August 11, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Getting to know Annapolis
Last night was entertaining...
Searching for knowledge and experience about the Cape May canal and further north, we made contact with Bill, the owner of 'Jenny' a 46 Nordhavn, who lives just across Spa Creek.
We met up at the Boat Yard Bar and Grill, which is a local favorite watering hole that caters to the boating community here in Annapolis.
After a beer we decided to have dinner at the Eastport Yacht Club.
A great view of the Bay Bridge and the Severn River.
We had a nice time and Bill and Ann were kind enough to offer many suggestions and tips on heading north. Very nice folks.
We're really liking Annapolis a lot, we could spend a month here. There's so much maritime history.
Who knows... we may... or not.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Searching for knowledge and experience about the Cape May canal and further north, we made contact with Bill, the owner of 'Jenny' a 46 Nordhavn, who lives just across Spa Creek.
We met up at the Boat Yard Bar and Grill, which is a local favorite watering hole that caters to the boating community here in Annapolis.
After a beer we decided to have dinner at the Eastport Yacht Club.
A great view of the Bay Bridge and the Severn River.
We had a nice time and Bill and Ann were kind enough to offer many suggestions and tips on heading north. Very nice folks.
We're really liking Annapolis a lot, we could spend a month here. There's so much maritime history.
Who knows... we may... or not.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Friday, August 9, 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Walkin' in Annapolis
I did get a few pics with my phone.
One of the first things we did after tying up was walk downtown and look for a restaurant. We really want some crabs, but they continue to be eluding us.
Next to "Ego Alley" is this bronze statue of Alex Haley... remember "Roots".
When we saw this, at the same time, Mel and I both said, "That's Tucker."
For the folks who don't know, Tucker Rolle is the fellow who owns and operates Compass Cay, Exumas.
For those who do know him... doesn't it?
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We didn't eat here, but the colors and light blended nicely.
The skies are clearing a bit so, maybe, later today we can take some good shots. There are many things to photograph here.
One of the first things we did after tying up was walk downtown and look for a restaurant. We really want some crabs, but they continue to be eluding us.
Next to "Ego Alley" is this bronze statue of Alex Haley... remember "Roots".
When we saw this, at the same time, Mel and I both said, "That's Tucker."
For the folks who don't know, Tucker Rolle is the fellow who owns and operates Compass Cay, Exumas.
For those who do know him... doesn't it?
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The skies are clearing a bit so, maybe, later today we can take some good shots. There are many things to photograph here.
Today's Pics
Annapolis is interesting — busy and touristy — but interesting.
We wandered off the beaten trail yesterday and it's a cool old town. Brick pavers, that appear to be quite old and they probably are, are used for sidewalks. The houses kinda remind us of parts of Mid-Town Memphis.
A knock on the boat last evening produced a visit from an old friend from Compass Cay. Josh is a Captain on a big yacht here in the marina. It was really fun catching up with him... He's a funny dude that we're sure we'll see again before leaving.
Our old buddy, Pete, is stopping by today for lunch on his way down to Williamsburg.
Tim, our friend, who's an Annapolis resident, will stop by soon also...
So, wow, we've gone from recluses to being social butterflies.
Should be fun.
I didn't take a camera as we walked the streets of Annapolis so these are a few pics leading up...
The only boat we saw on our crossing from Savannah to Cape Fear.
These Turecamo tugs are everywhere. Named after another Compass Cay friend. The Turecamo family owned many of these tug boats on the east coast. They show up on AIS all the time.
Why do sailboats always go out of their way to demand the right of way?
Easing into Solomons Harbor.
Today's a relatively cool day and at sometime we'll wander around some more... I'll take my camera.
I missed the Wednesday night sailboat races in front of the Yacht Club. That was pretty wild.
Thanks for checkin' on us.
Cheers,
Istaboa
We wandered off the beaten trail yesterday and it's a cool old town. Brick pavers, that appear to be quite old and they probably are, are used for sidewalks. The houses kinda remind us of parts of Mid-Town Memphis.
A knock on the boat last evening produced a visit from an old friend from Compass Cay. Josh is a Captain on a big yacht here in the marina. It was really fun catching up with him... He's a funny dude that we're sure we'll see again before leaving.
Our old buddy, Pete, is stopping by today for lunch on his way down to Williamsburg.
Tim, our friend, who's an Annapolis resident, will stop by soon also...
So, wow, we've gone from recluses to being social butterflies.
Should be fun.
I didn't take a camera as we walked the streets of Annapolis so these are a few pics leading up...
Quick shots taken from the pilothouse.
Today's a relatively cool day and at sometime we'll wander around some more... I'll take my camera.
I missed the Wednesday night sailboat races in front of the Yacht Club. That was pretty wild.
Thanks for checkin' on us.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
We went
Woke the crew and quickly made preparations to get underway.
The fellow on 'Blue Grotto' was correct and the seas have been relatively smooth.
Got a pic of Cove Point Lighthouse on the way around the bend and into the Bay.
This one's for Broulee.
Now as we're happily settling into our routine of staring out the window and cutting corners on our planned route, I get a text from a friend in Annapolis. He's got us spotted on Marine Traffic.com. Tells us our speed, bearing, and all the traffic around us.
You can run but you can't hide.
Another cool thing about boats and technology.... I'm posting this from the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.
Right here.... Click link to see the location. http://www.findmespot.com/mylocation/?id=DHupI/38.65279N/76.44356W I'm such a gear head.
The marina in Annapolis just called to tell us they've made room and we haven't found a place at St. Michaels... so off to Annapolis we go.
We've never been to Annapolis.
Finally we're going places we haven't been before. We're excited.
Cheers,
Istaboa
The fellow on 'Blue Grotto' was correct and the seas have been relatively smooth.
Got a pic of Cove Point Lighthouse on the way around the bend and into the Bay.
This one's for Broulee.
Now as we're happily settling into our routine of staring out the window and cutting corners on our planned route, I get a text from a friend in Annapolis. He's got us spotted on Marine Traffic.com. Tells us our speed, bearing, and all the traffic around us.
You can run but you can't hide.
Another cool thing about boats and technology.... I'm posting this from the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.
Right here.... Click link to see the location. http://www.findmespot.com/mylocation/?id=DHupI/38.65279N/76.44356W I'm such a gear head.
The marina in Annapolis just called to tell us they've made room and we haven't found a place at St. Michaels... so off to Annapolis we go.
We've never been to Annapolis.
Finally we're going places we haven't been before. We're excited.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Today's Pic
Like the old tune by the Clash... Should I Stay or Should I go.
A fellow just passed by in a Selene so I radioed him for a report. He said his run yesterday was pretty nasty so I guess we made the right call after all.
It's so smooth up in the Pax River, but you don't know till your about 5 miles out what the Bay is actually doing.
Low tide is around 9AM so our thoughts are to meet that slack tide and ride the flow north. Still not sure where yet. Got calls into a couple of places, but it seems everyone is full. I'm sure we'll find something. Anchoring out in the Severn is probably not a good idea with all the storms that are predicted, but we shall see.
Just got a call from 'Blue Grotto', the Selene Trawler. He reports that it's not bad at all... so off to wake the crew.
Cheers,
Istaboa
A fellow just passed by in a Selene so I radioed him for a report. He said his run yesterday was pretty nasty so I guess we made the right call after all.
Pretty sedate morning in Solomons Harbor.
No red skies make for a boring picture, but an omen of good seas.
No red skies make for a boring picture, but an omen of good seas.
It's so smooth up in the Pax River, but you don't know till your about 5 miles out what the Bay is actually doing.
Low tide is around 9AM so our thoughts are to meet that slack tide and ride the flow north. Still not sure where yet. Got calls into a couple of places, but it seems everyone is full. I'm sure we'll find something. Anchoring out in the Severn is probably not a good idea with all the storms that are predicted, but we shall see.
Just got a call from 'Blue Grotto', the Selene Trawler. He reports that it's not bad at all... so off to wake the crew.
Cheers,
Istaboa
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