History of oysters on the Bay and how water quality affects them
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDLearn more about oysters, from growing habitats to different types of oysters and how water quality affect them. Learn about the Severn River Association’s water quality monitoring, its history, and how it impacts the health of our water in general. Learn how this monitoring gives us the scientific facts to know where to ‘plant’ new ... Read more
History of Shipping in the Chesapeake Bay
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDEver since the colonists arrived here, IN SHIPS, there has been shipping. Come discuss with us, the fascinating history and differences of early local maritime shipments and how drastically different things look today. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 24. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection ... Read more
Legends and Lore of the Annapolis Waterfront
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAnnapolis sailor and author David Gendell brings aboard stories of Annapolis, the Naval Academy, sailing, and the people who make the Chesapeake Bay one of the world's most vibrant sailing grounds. History Monday Sunset Sails occur every Monday, May-September 24. Different topics and speakers vary throughout the season. Our bar includes a selection of Craft ... Read more
Friendship and Strife on the 17th-century Chesapeake Bay
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDEarly Maryland history is a fascinating mix of rivalry, conflict, and coexistence. This talk will focus on A) the rivalry between the proprietary government of Lord Baltimore and the Kent Island settlement led by William Claiborne, B) the Battle of the Severn (1655) between rival factions from St. Mary's and Annapolis, which has been called ... Read more
History of oysters on the Bay and how water quality affects them
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDLearn more about oysters, from growing habitats to different types of oysters and how water quality affect them. Learn about the Severn River Association’s water quality monitoring, its history, and how it impacts the health of our water in general. Learn how this monitoring gives us the scientific facts to know where to ‘plant’ new ... Read more
The History of Annapolis — The City on the Severn
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAnnapolis has a fascinating history, from its foundation in 1649 as Providence, to the "Golden Age" of the 1770's, to its brief role as first peacetime capital of the United States in 1783, the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy, and onward to today. You'll get an introduction to this town's fascinating past, all within ... Read more
Black Ankle Vineyards Dinner Cruise
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDCaptain Jen fell in love with this winery's location, wine and people that work at Black Ankle Winery. Black Ankle Vineyards is the culmination of a long-time dream of founders Ed Boyce and Sarah O'Herron. They believe that the central Maryland Piedmont, sitting at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, has the right mix of rolling ... Read more
Schooner Race Watch
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDThe Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Start Watch aboard the Schooner Woodwind II: Join in the excitement and watch the start of the race. There will be up to 25 plus schooners at the starting line. Seven of them are at least near 100+ feet. This is going to be incredible. Join the fun! ... Read more
Sailing Cruise from Annapolis City Marina
Schooner Woodwind at the Annapolis City Marina Dock 410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MDEnjoy this rare opportunity to join us for the only public sail this weekend aboard the Woodwind II! This 74 foot schooner was custom designed and built specifically for sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Our bar is stocked with wine and beer, including a nice selection of local craft brews. Each trip is unique. All cruises ... Read more
Sail from the US Sailboat Show – Preview Day
US Sailboat Show Dock F2 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD"Woodwind" sails up to four times daily on 90 minute cruises from temporary docks throughout the Sailboat Show October 12th - 15th from Dock "F2". Combo-Ticket Deal! Save up to a 40% discount off your ticket into the Boat Show by buying a 90 minute schooner cruise combined with your Sailboat Show Ticket. What is ... Read more