Everything You Need to Know About Cruising Annapolis. Ep. 77 #annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland is one of the Chesapeake’s best-known cruising destinations—but what’s it actually like to visit by boat?
In this episode, we’re putting together a cruiser’s guide to Annapolis, covering the practical details you’ll need when you arrive by sailboat or catamaran. After spending time cruising in and around the city, we’re sharing what we learned about anchoring, mooring, dinghy access, fuel, fresh water, provisioning, laundry, propane, transportation, and getting around town.
We also sat down with the Annapolis Harbormaster to get answers directly from the people who manage the harbor. We talk about anchoring rules, when visiting boats need to register, and why registration is particularly important in an emergency—or if your boat drags anchor. We also discuss some of the challenges cruisers face when trying to find an anchorage or mooring in Annapolis.
Getting ashore is another big part of cruising, so we put several options to the test. We used our dinghy, water taxi, kayak, e-bike, our own two feet, and the city bus to see how easy it is to get around without a car.
Along the way, we tackled the everyday errands that are part of life aboard:
⛽ Finding fuel
💧 Getting fresh water
⚓ Anchoring and mooring
🚤 Getting ashore by dinghy and water taxi
🚲 Provisioning by e-bike
🥾 Walking into town
🛒 Grocery shopping
⚓ Visiting two marine chandleries
🧺 Finding a laundromat
🔥 Refilling propane
🚌 Using Annapolis public transportation
We also explore one of the things that makes Annapolis such an appealing cruising destination: you can accomplish a surprising amount without moving your boat or renting a car.
For cruisers planning a Chesapeake Bay trip, Annapolis is a destination worth understanding before you arrive. The harbor can be busy, anchoring space is limited, and knowing where to go for basic services can make your stay considerably easier.
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Annapolis, cruising the Chesapeake, living aboard full-time, or simply considering Annapolis as a future destination, we hope this guide helps you arrive prepared.
And if you’re already an Annapolis cruiser, we’d love to hear from you: What’s your favorite cruiser resource, anchorage, service, or provisioning tip that we missed?
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Channel intro
00:48 Harbormaster interview
04:07 Fuel
04:24 Mooring
05:17 Getting around - by dinghy
09:10 Dumping trash
10:43 Water taxi
11:31 Getting around - by bike
12:57 Best provisioning - LIDL
14:56 Mail - General Delivery
16:34 Provisioning on foot
17:41 Propane fills
19:04 Laundry
19:24 West Marine
19:48 Fawcett
21:26 Getting around - by bus
22:34 Wrap up
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