[C320-list] Middle River MD

[Warren Updike]

Annapolis to Maryland Marina is about 27nm.  It's a full day cruise for us.
I can recommend on Back Creek: Annapolis Landing Marina and Port Annapolis
Marina.  Also, there are Annapolis city moorings on Back Creek, they are
just past Port Annapolis and numbered in the 70's.  They are $30/day.  There
are also, moorings in Annapolis Harbor as well on Spa Creek past the bridge.
Do use ActiveCaptain.com for info and reviews.  Davis Pub on Back Creek is a
fun place for Sundowners, lunch, dinner.  There are also a bunch of good
restaurants in East Port, a walk from a dinghy landing.  I can also
recommend Boat Yard Bar & Grill.  For the "true" Annapolis experience, in
downtown Annapolis around the harbor there are a bunch of good restaurants
of all styles.  

Middle Rive to Havre de Grace is 30nm.  Because of the restricted approach
to HDG, it's mostly motor.  To make it an easier trip, plan on an anchorage
at Still Pond, which is above Worton Creek on the Eastern Shore.  Don't go
into the creek; but, turn South before the marked entrance into a deep cove.
Likely you'll find other boats in there.  Somewhat open to the Bay with a N.
exposure; but, you can crab back into the cove for more protection.  Good
swimming and beaches you can use.  There are no protected anchorages between
Still Pond and HDG unless you go up the Sassafras R. to Turner Creek.  

Once in HDG, consider the town marina on the So. end of town.  There are
other marinas including Tidewater that is closer to the heart of HDG.
 

Enjoy.  Let us know how it went.  Hopefully, we'll see you at Md Marina on
Wed.  We're in slip 725.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

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Warren / Herb
 
 Thanks for the info. this sounds like what we were looking for. 

 Depending on weather and the wind gods I am thinking  we will be in Middle
River Wed afternoon. planning on stopping over on the way back from Havre De
Grace. Any way plans may chnage depending on what happens with whats left of
Issac.  

 Any idea how long does it take to get to Annapolis and Have De Grace from
Middle River.  

If you guys are around stop over for a refreshment.

Thanks 

Tony 

 



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From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Wed, Aug 29, 2012 6:09 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Middle River MD


There are 3 C320s at Maryland Marina, including ours in slip 725.  It's a
reat marina and the restaurant is especially popular with the locals (incl.
ower boaters.)  Sailboats are separated from power boats on separate piers o
the engine noise is not usually a problem.  There is no pool; but, therwise,
it is a nice, friendly place. And they have a well run and fully tocked
marine store.  The manager, Martin, is among the most knowledgeable oat guys
you'll find and he is not tight with his knowledge.  The office oes not
monitor VHF so call them on 410-335-8736. 
Before you get to Maryland Marina, there is Long Beach Marina, No. side of
reek across from the Martin State Airport.  They do have a pool and fuel.
here are some others but not all take transients.  Check reviews on
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lanning to cruise the Northern Chesapeake next week,  Looking for
ecommendations on Marines on Middle River.
Was thinking about staying at the Maryland Marina.  
Thanks
Tony
Hull #30