History of Watermen on the Chesapeake
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDJames Ronayne is a sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in Environment and Sustainability with a focus on Environmental Law. He is an environmental photographer, conservationist, and storyteller. Ronayne’s photography is heavily influenced by the Chesapeake Bay and the watershed region. His photographs highlight the working men and women of the Bay and the environmental issues ... Read more
Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race Watch Cruise
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDWatch the start of the annual Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race aboard the 74-foot, Schooner Woodwind. The Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race — or A2B — started in 1979, and covers 753 miles, making it one of the longest ocean races on the east coast of the U.S. The challenging course combines inshore and offshore, ... Read more
The Life & Times of Chesapeake Bound (1763–1765)
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDThomas Guay is the author of Chesapeake Bound, a historical novel set in the uneasy years just before the American Revolution. Set between 1763 and 1765, the novel follows indentured servants on a perilous voyage to America, where storms, sickness, betrayal, and even Barbary corsairs test their hopes for a better life—only to find themselves ... Read more
America 250 – Annapolis and the Birth of the Republic
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDMichael Bors is an Annapolis native, history enthusiast, and experienced sailor. He recently completed his PhD in philosophy at the Catholic University of America. He also offers walking and boat tours through TourAnnapolis.com, a business he founded to share the beauty of Annapolis with the world. He looks forward to recounting Annapolis's fascinating Revolutionary history ... Read more
Acoustic Brunch Sail with Gareth Asher
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDAn Intimate, Acoustic Show with Memorial Day favorite, GARETH ASHER aboard the Schooner Woodwind for a concert on a beautiful sailing boat, including a light delicious breakfast burrito. We will only sell 30 tickets to this really special event! We do sail rain or shine. If the musicians cannot play due to the weather, but we can ... Read more
America 250 – Annapolis and the Birth of the Republic
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDMichael Bors is an Annapolis native, history enthusiast, and experienced sailor. He recently completed his PhD in philosophy at the Catholic University of America. He also offers walking and boat tours through TourAnnapolis.com, a business he founded to share the beauty of Annapolis with the world. He looks forward to recounting Annapolis's fascinating Revolutionary history ... Read more
The Animal that Built America – The Eastern Oyster
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDJesse Iliff is executive director of the Severn River Association. He grew up on the Severn River and knew early on he wanted to do whatever he could to protect and restore the river and the bay. A lawyer by training, Jesse began his career in conservation as a riverkeeper and became a scientist by ... Read more
Mother’s Day Brunch Sail
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDSail Mom away! Guests can raise the sails, steer the boat, or just sit back and relax with a cold beverage. We sail past the Naval Academy and into the Chesapeake Bay. Fun for the whole family. Departing Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock at 11:00am and returning at 1:00pm. Maximum 30 guests on each sail. Includes ... Read more
America 250 – Annapolis and the Birth of the Republic
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDMichael Bors is an Annapolis native, history enthusiast, and experienced sailor. He is currently earning his PhD in philosophy at the Catholic University of America. He also offers walking and boat tours through TourAnnapolis.com, a business he founded to share the beauty of Annapolis with the world. He looks forward to recounting the fascinating Revolutionary ... Read more
Sailors Delight Cocktail Cruise
Schooner Woodwind at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MDSail away on a sunset sail. Enjoy great cocktails (featuring Mount Gay Rum), wine and beer as you enjoy the scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. A representative from Mount Gay Rum will join us for the sail. She will tell you stories of the one of the oldest rum producers and how it came to ... Read more