You’ve taken the shrinkwrap off the boat, tested the engine and are about to get underway for the first time this year. You’ve taken the time to make sure you have the proper number of lifejackets for each passenger and inspected the boat from aft to stern to ensure it’s seaworthy. You cast off all
The boat-buying experience is a simultaneously exciting and terrifying endeavor. Finding the right boat dealer to do business with can make all the difference. Here are a few questions to ask yourself as you go through the process. For each segment, the experienced Port Annapolis crew provides a “Red Flag” that could signal the dealer
Photo by Visit Annapolis The 4th of July Holiday is the busiest, and often most dangerous time of the boating season. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is urging all boaters to exercise extra caution while boating during the upcoming July 4th holiday. 4th of July, along with Memorial Day and Labor Day, typically account for
Port Annapolis Marina is excited to introduce the Annapolis Boat Club – the perfect, hassle-free way for everyone – from seasoned captains to first time boaters – looking for the fun new way to experience all that our outstanding local boating community has to offer. Imagine going out on a friend’s boat where all you
Port Annapolis Marina is one of the northeastern United States’ premier sailing attractions, offering quick and convenient access to the Chesapeake Bay and its many adjoining historic properties. The marina’s friendly accommodations in this regard are only enhanced further by the many amenities available on site. These include a large swimming pool, as well as
We’ve all been there before: excitedly leaving the dock in the cool evening summer air only to find yourself constantly sweating moments later in the open water. Yes, here at Port Annapolis, boating is our favorite way to beat the heat. But sometimes, the weather is just SO hot that even the relief found aboard
Last month you cleaned things up and now that spring has sprung, you’re ready to set sail! Before leaving port, don’t let an ill-prepped vessel put a chill on your warm-weather plans! We know you’ve been itching to get back on the water all winter long, but those long, dreary months spent ashore can take
Caught Between a Rock and a Wet Place? Regardless of how careful you are, sooner or later it will happen to you—unfortunately, as anxiety-inducing and potentially dangerous running aground is, it is an inherent risk of the boating lifestyle. Whether they’ll admit it or not, most experienced boaters have “touched bottom” so to speak. But
A nautical safety primer for Annapolis 4th of July celebrations July 4th is right around the corner, and for many boaters this means watching fireworks, family get-togethers, barbecues . . . and a trip to the emergency room? Unfortunately, that’s the stark reality for many patriotic seafarers. Research conducted by the Maryland Natural Resources Police
Ideally, marinas are a boater’s utopia—a place to relax, unwind and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts after a long day spent on the water. If you’re new to the marina environment, it’s important to first get acquainted with what’s expected from its members. The majority of marinas have set standing policies to ensure a
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