[C320-list] Traveling to DC-Annapolis area - tips welcome

[Doug Treff]

Tony,

Unfortunately there is no train service to get you from DC to Annapolis
and back. You'll need to rent a car to make that trek. The drive will be
45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic and time of day. Dinner /
hang out in Annapolis until late and head back after the rush dies down.
More convenient because you can go door to door. 

There are a few commuter bus lines that run between Annap and DC  but
you need to buy blocks of 10 trips - not economical for a single day
trip.

Some possible charter opportunities as follows - note that I have no
affiliation or experience with any of these:

https://getmyboat.com/boat-rentals/united-states/maryland/annapolis
http://www.sailthepintita.com/#!private-day-sailboat-charters/c1a60
http://www.schoonerwoodwind.com/ (more of a cattle-call operation and
not very hands-on)
http://www.classicsailcharters.com/

Or maybe you get an offer from a fellow 320'er to take a day off work
and go sailing. ;-)

--
Doug Treff
September Song #350
http://savvysailor.blogspot.com/
doug at treff.us


On Wed, May 18, 2016, at 11:33 AM, Tony Murphy wrote:
> Greetings fellow 320’er:
> 
> I have a posting of a more social nature.  I will be attending a week
> long meeting in Washington DC the first week of August.  Other than a
> week or two in the keys or BVI’s, all of my sailing has been on inland
> lakes.  Therefore,  I feel that I just can’t pass up the opportunity to
> take a day off (flexible meeting) and sample a bit of what it’s like to
> sail out on bigger water.  
> 
> Looking for day-sail charter recommendations.  I’m thinking a train ride
> over to Annapolis would be my best bet and I’m assuming public
> transportation will be good in getting me both ways.  Though I’m also not
> opposed to renting a car if that will get me to a marina quicker and out
> on the water.  If you know of other areas close to DC, please feel free
> to share some advice.
> 
> Anyone in that area that can provide any pointers?  It will most likely
> be just me and a work colleague of mine… probably mid-week, like Tues-Wed
> Aug 2-3.   Thanks in advance for any advice.
> 
> Tony Murphy
> s/v Bella Sol #886
> Walker, MN