Annapolis, Maryland: Spa Creek Municipal Mooring: September 28, 2020
Marc - 08:00 we backed out of our fixed dock in Rock Hall without incident but it was challenging backing out into 15 knots of wind. Our tugboat escort, Fidler's Green, was circling just outside the seawall. Head winds forecast as 10 knots were in reality 15 gusting to 20 as we headed for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The seas were from the South and the ebb current was in opposition creating a rather rough start that was worse when we crossed over shallow areas of less than 15 feet. The Bay calmed down after we entered the deeper water of the ship channel as we avoided several large ships and passed under the magnificent bridges. We headed directly for the Severn River and the Port of Annapolis. The harbormaster was easily reached by phone and we opted for two moorings up Spa Creek above the drawbridge due too predicted foul weather for the next 48 hours. We only waited 15 minutes for the bridge and easily found moorings available just South of Saint Mary's Church. Each street here in Annapolis that dead ends on the harbor has a dinghy dock. Moorings are $25 per night with facilities use included.
After checking in we walked about this very historic and scenic state capital. The architecture here is exceptional. There is a pronounced use of brick from the homes to the sidewalks and some of the streets. The bricks originated as ballast in the ships sent over from England. They were unloaded and the ships were loaded up with timber and whatever else was sent back to England from the Maryland colony. There is also great public water access. Sue found a park downtown with ping pong tables (with paddles and balls), benches with shade trees and this all overlooks the harbor. Unfortunately we could not tour the US Navy Academy due to COVID 19 restrictions. We went to the front gate and found an armed guard with a fully automatic weapon.
Sue - Pretty soon I am going to break my silence.
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