Annapolis, MD — INDEPENDENCE CHRONICLES

Well, I don’t suggest entering the Annapolis Harbor (36NM) during a Blue Angels show but we had no choice as our slip at the Yacht Basin Marina was not available until noon. There were so many boats of all sizes choking the harbor entrance which had shrunk due to the restricted ‘show-box’ area heavily patrolled by the sheriff and coast guard. Once we made it through to the marina and tied-up the boat we could enjoy the show. It is graduation day from the Annapolis Naval Academy and the air show began at noon and will go (on & off) all day. It is truly amazing to be sitting on the boat, in this historic harbor, watching the six F/A-18 Hornets scream by. After the show we walk around this great town and then return to the marina as we have been invited to our first ‘Looper’s Docktail Party’. Thank you Penny Battles and Dave Burnes on their pretty yacht Southern Cross. We had a great time getting to know some fellow Loopers…I think I better get some more boat cards printed!!!

This picture does not do the situation justice, as Larry had to do some very fancy maneuvering to get by all the boat traffic in this tiny harbor.

After this huge ferry squeezed by us the Blue Angels flew by.

All hands on deck today as the Coast Guard Auxiliary uses their Puddle Pirate to patrol the harbor.

This is the best town for pub hopping. We enjoy a cold locally made lager at the Federal House which was established in 1830…my kind of history!

The Looper’s Docktail Party hosted by Penny Battles and Dave Burnes on their boat Southern Cross

The crowd at the Annapolis Yacht Club watching the Blue Angels show

As mentioned this is a pub friendly town.

The first fire house in Annapolis….I think…continued research is evolving….

The history in this town does leave me speechless

The wooden dome is said to be built without nails.

The Maryland Inn bought in 1868 but built in 1782. Favorite rendezvous for important national, state and military visitors of the day.