[C320-list] Middle River MD

[Doug Treff]

Since this thread has "evolved", I will throw in my tips for Annapolis. 
I stayed there a few weeks ago right in "ego alley". The slips there are 
controlled by the harbormaster and they are first come first serve. The 
price per foot is $2.25, plus a surcharge for 30 amp service. I think 
the overnight tab came to ~$80.00 for my C320. They do have shower 
facilities if you wish.  If you really want to get one of those slips, 
here is what you need to do, especially on weekends. They fill up fast!

Overnight slips need to be vacated by noon the next day. If you really 
want one, you need to be there circling the harbor by 11:00 AM. If you 
see one open, grab it before someone else does. Slips 4 thru 13 are only 
12 feet wide, which is a tight squeeze in your 320. Slips 14 thru 20 are 
16 feet wide. Much easier to negotiate and worth trying to get one.

Usually the harbormaster will have people down there at check-in time to 
collect the fees, but if not, you'll need to stroll over to the 2nd 
story of the harbormaster building and pay. If you have a dinghy and 
don't mind shuttling to shore, the moorings are an excellent option at 
$30. You will have no problem leaving your dinghy moored at the landing 
all the way in the end of ego alley while you're ashore. Everyone does it.

Note well that there are anchoring restrictions in Spa Creek. Consult 
your charts. You must use a mooring buoy in this area.

Last, if you find yourself at a mooring and have no dinghy, you can hail 
the water taxi on VHF 68 or phone 410-263-0033. I think a taxi ride 
starts at $2 per person depending on how far you need to ride. They will 
pick up and drop off at numerous places around Spa Creek, in case you 
are not going into the ego alley area directly.

There are also numerous marinas in Spa Creek that may offer transient 
slips. Too many to list here. Do some web research if you can... You may 
also use the water taxi to pick you up at various marinas around 
Annapolis if you'd like. It will save you some walking.

Hope this helps...
Doug Treff
#350 - September Song


On 8/30/2012 6:40 PM, Warren Updike wrote:
> 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.
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