Tropical Storm Melissa Brought High Water This past week the Atlantic Coast dealt with tidal and coastal flooding due to tropical storm Melissa in the Atlantic Ocean. Although Melissa did not reach hurricane status or make landfall; effects from the storm still created problems. Flood Waters Effect on Boat Show The United States Sailboat [...]
U.S. Sailboat Show 2014, photo by Fine Art America. As long as the weather is good -- knock on wooden sailboat hull! -- then this weekend will be a busy one in downtown Annapolis for the annual Spring Sailboat Show at City Dock. Hundreds of seasoned and future sailors gather in Annapolis every [...]
As the weather continues to warm, sailing and sunshine draw many residents and visitors to Annapolis’ public and private sailing locales. According to Annapolis Fire Chief David Stokes, “It can be very challenging to respond to emergencies out on the water. A small amount of preparation and prevention are invaluable.” The Annapolis Fire Department urges [...]
It's the biggest and oldest event of its kind in the world: This weekend, the internationally-acclaimed United States Sailboat Show is celebrating its 49th year. Set against the backdrop of historic Annapolis, Ego Alley and the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, nearly 50,000 sailors and sailboat enthusiasts from around the globe attend the annual boat [...]
If there’s one thing that the town of Annapolis is known for, it’s sailing. That may be why the National Sailing Hall of Fame has made a home at the docks for the last 10 years. Among its many events promoting sailing and sailboats each year, for the last 9, the Hall of Fame has [...]
Ever been to a boat show? What about a Bay Bridge Boat Show? Now, can you say that five times fast? The 2018 spring boat show is coming up this weekend at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, Md. The springtime convention has been bringing powerboats, now over 400 of them, to the Annapolis area [...]
Annapolis and Eastport’s favorite way to get around begins daily service! The Annapolis Water Taxi, owned and operated by Watermark, began weekend service in late April. Daily service and longer service hours for the 2016 season starts this Friday, May 13th. From May 14-30, the Water Taxi Service schedule is Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m., [...]
By LeAnn McDowell From amazing performances by national recording acts to outdoor adventures on the Chesapeake Bay to an eclectic assortment of restaurants in the Downtown area, now is the perfect time to visit Annapolis. -This Friday, August 21st, Rams Head On Stage will be hosting Patrick & Noche Latina: An Evening to Benefit Centro de [...]
photo by fineartamerica.com From the presence of the United States Naval Academy to the million dollar yachts found along Ego Alley to single crab pots floating off private docks, life on the water is a constant commonality in the culture of Maryland's capital city and, as a result, is in the blood of [...]
Between cruising with fido, rocking at Bands in the Sand, and taking dad out, this week in Annapolis is quite eventful. See what's offered and enjoy this week to the fullest. Annapolis Entertainment It's another week of entertaining live performances, starting off with 42nd Street, presented by Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. Haven't caught the performance [...]
