2014 Photo Contest

Seaman Sandy standing the helm watch. Photo by John Davidowski of Vacaville, California

One of the great memories of Annapolis sailing on the Woodwind. My lovely shipmate surprised me the morning of sailing. As a retired Coastie, I was taken back to the good old days of being out at sea. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Photo by John Davidowski of Vacaville, California

Strong winds on our 5th voyage aboard the Woodwind in 10 years took us beyond the impressive Bay Bridge. Many thanks to the crew for making our weekend in Annapolis most memorable. -Lew Morris and Kay Rupert Photo by Lew Morris of Alexandria, Virginia

Beautiful schooner sisters pass under the soft glow of a Severn sunset Photo by Mark Ingino of Stevensville, MD

Our 6-year-old son’s first trip on a sailboat. He loved having his turn at the wheel. Photo by Victoria Caison of Owings, Maryland

The sun and the sea can really make a new diamond ring sparkle. Nicole admires her new engagement ring moments after Fernando proposed to her at the helm on the next to last cruise of the 2014 season. Everyone on board was applauding. Photo by Gary Schonman of Rockville, Maryland

It was the next to last cruise of the 2014 season. As we were taking in a beautiful afternoon on the Chesapeake, Fernando suddenly proposed to Nicole at the helm. Everyone turned, watched, and waited for her reaction. It was a moment to remember. Photo by Gary Schonman of Rockville, Maryland

My husband and I rode the Woodwind for our anniversary in July 2014. My husband took a turn steering on that windy day. I was afraid he was going to send us all out to sea, but he managed to keep us all aboard. Lots of fun! Photo by Susan Woodford of Fredericksburg, Virginia

A day on the bay Photo by Dale Mayes of Annapolis, Maryland