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Ann Prete

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 11:21 AM

We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island Fl.
Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013.

Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first?

We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side
heading north.

Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we
would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc
cherry trees in bloom 2014.

Everyone's thoughts welcomed.

Thanks
Ann and Harry
Cheeta

We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island Fl. Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013. Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first? We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side heading north. Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc cherry trees in bloom 2014. Everyone's thoughts welcomed. Thanks Ann and Harry Cheeta

JP

Joseph Pica

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 1:19 PM

This tough to reply to as I don't know where the "Sandwich Marina is.
However, You are speaking of attending two different events at opposite
times of the season. One the Cherry Blossoms rarely cooperate as to the
festival schedule. Often they have come a gone or haven't bloomed yet. The
weather this time of year is iffy with cold fronts and rain. The best
weather to visit DC is in the Fall when crowds are least and temperature
moderate. DC is a really great side trip, but allow sufficient time as it is
the "drinking from a fire hose" tourist venue. Understand that the crowds
are horrific multiplied by school trip to DC. If really wanting to see the
Blossoms in Bloom, my suggestion is to be somewhere that you can take a
train, plain, bus to DC "when" they are at peak. View the blossoms at dawn
as the light changes and it is magical from the west side of the tidal basin
looking toward the Jefferson Memorial. As the sun rises and breaks the
horizon over the Jefferson Memorial run for cover as the mobs will appear.
All normal tourist venues in DC will be packed to over capacity so this is
the worst time to "do DC". In another life I worked this event for 24
years.

Next, The Chesapeake is it's own dedicated season (roughly May thru October)
of cruising. The Delmarva side is quaint and mostly rural the Western side
has the major attractions e.g. Baltimore, Annapolis, the Patuxent, Potomac
River to DC (2-3 days one way) Richmond, Yorktown, Hampton, Norfolk and
Portsmouth.

I suggest you get some cruising guide books and read them as the question
requires volumes of answers.

Joe
Currently docked in Owensboro, Ky moving down the Ohio River.

M/V "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37
MTOA# 3813
AGLCA# 5485 (Platinum Looper)
http://carolynann-n37.blogspot.com/
Joseph.pica@gmail.com

Snip:"...We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island
Fl.Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013.
Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first?
We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side
heading north.
Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we
would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc
cherry trees in bloom 2014...."

This tough to reply to as I don't know where the "Sandwich Marina is. However, You are speaking of attending two different events at opposite times of the season. One the Cherry Blossoms rarely cooperate as to the festival schedule. Often they have come a gone or haven't bloomed yet. The weather this time of year is iffy with cold fronts and rain. The best weather to visit DC is in the Fall when crowds are least and temperature moderate. DC is a really great side trip, but allow sufficient time as it is the "drinking from a fire hose" tourist venue. Understand that the crowds are horrific multiplied by school trip to DC. If really wanting to see the Blossoms in Bloom, my suggestion is to be somewhere that you can take a train, plain, bus to DC "when" they are at peak. View the blossoms at dawn as the light changes and it is magical from the west side of the tidal basin looking toward the Jefferson Memorial. As the sun rises and breaks the horizon over the Jefferson Memorial run for cover as the mobs will appear. All normal tourist venues in DC will be packed to over capacity so this is the worst time to "do DC". In another life I worked this event for 24 years. Next, The Chesapeake is it's own dedicated season (roughly May thru October) of cruising. The Delmarva side is quaint and mostly rural the Western side has the major attractions e.g. Baltimore, Annapolis, the Patuxent, Potomac River to DC (2-3 days one way) Richmond, Yorktown, Hampton, Norfolk and Portsmouth. I suggest you get some cruising guide books and read them as the question requires volumes of answers. Joe Currently docked in Owensboro, Ky moving down the Ohio River. M/V "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37 MTOA# 3813 AGLCA# 5485 (Platinum Looper) http://carolynann-n37.blogspot.com/ Joseph.pica@gmail.com Snip:"...We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island Fl.Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013. Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first? We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side heading north. Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc cherry trees in bloom 2014...."

JO

jonathan olenick

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 3:40 PM

Mount Vernon has a guest dock. Anchor overnight accross the river. Jon.

From: Joseph Pica joseph.pica@gmail.com
To: 'Ann Prete' annprete@gmail.com; 'Great American Loopers' great-loop@lists.trawlering.com
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:19 AM
Subject: Re: GL: Chesapeake Bay

This tough to reply to as I don't know where the "Sandwich Marina is.
However, You are speaking of attending two different events at opposite
times of the season. One the Cherry Blossoms rarely cooperate as to the
festival schedule. Often they have come a gone or haven't bloomed yet. The
weather this time of year is iffy with cold fronts and rain. The best
weather to visit DC is in the Fall when crowds are least and temperature
moderate. DC is a really great side trip, but allow sufficient time as it is
the "drinking from a fire hose" tourist venue. Understand that the crowds
are horrific multiplied by school trip to DC. If really wanting to see the
Blossoms in Bloom, my suggestion is to be somewhere that you can take a
train, plain, bus to DC "when" they are at peak. View the blossoms at dawn
as the light changes and it is magical from the west side of the tidal basin
looking toward the Jefferson Memorial. As the sun rises and breaks the
horizon over the Jefferson Memorial run for cover as the mobs will appear.
All normal tourist venues in DC will be packed to over capacity so this is
the worst time to "do DC". In another life I worked this event for 24
years.

Next, The Chesapeake is it's own dedicated season (roughly May thru October)
of cruising. The Delmarva side is quaint and mostly rural the Western side
has the major attractions e.g. Baltimore, Annapolis, the Patuxent, Potomac
River to DC (2-3 days one way) Richmond, Yorktown, Hampton, Norfolk and
Portsmouth.

I suggest you get some cruising guide books and read them as the question
requires volumes of answers.

Joe
Currently docked in Owensboro, Ky moving down the Ohio River.

M/V "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37
MTOA# 3813
AGLCA# 5485 (Platinum Looper)
http://carolynann-n37.blogspot.com/
Joseph.pica@gmail.com

Snip:"...We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island
Fl.Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013.
Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first?
We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side
heading north.
Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we
would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc
cherry trees in bloom 2014...."

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Mount Vernon has a guest dock. Anchor overnight accross the river. Jon. ________________________________ From: Joseph Pica <joseph.pica@gmail.com> To: 'Ann Prete' <annprete@gmail.com>; 'Great American Loopers' <great-loop@lists.trawlering.com> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:19 AM Subject: Re: GL: Chesapeake Bay This tough to reply to as I don't know where the "Sandwich Marina is. However, You are speaking of attending two different events at opposite times of the season. One the Cherry Blossoms rarely cooperate as to the festival schedule. Often they have come a gone or haven't bloomed yet. The weather this time of year is iffy with cold fronts and rain. The best weather to visit DC is in the Fall when crowds are least and temperature moderate. DC is a really great side trip, but allow sufficient time as it is the "drinking from a fire hose" tourist venue. Understand that the crowds are horrific multiplied by school trip to DC. If really wanting to see the Blossoms in Bloom, my suggestion is to be somewhere that you can take a train, plain, bus to DC "when" they are at peak. View the blossoms at dawn as the light changes and it is magical from the west side of the tidal basin looking toward the Jefferson Memorial. As the sun rises and breaks the horizon over the Jefferson Memorial run for cover as the mobs will appear. All normal tourist venues in DC will be packed to over capacity so this is the worst time to "do DC". In another life I worked this event for 24 years. Next, The Chesapeake is it's own dedicated season (roughly May thru October) of cruising. The Delmarva side is quaint and mostly rural the Western side has the major attractions e.g. Baltimore, Annapolis, the Patuxent, Potomac River to DC (2-3 days one way) Richmond, Yorktown, Hampton, Norfolk and Portsmouth. I suggest you get some cruising guide books and read them as the question requires volumes of answers. Joe Currently docked in Owensboro, Ky moving down the Ohio River. M/V "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37 MTOA# 3813 AGLCA# 5485 (Platinum Looper) http://carolynann-n37.blogspot.com/ Joseph.pica@gmail.com Snip:"...We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island Fl.Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013. Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first? We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side heading north. Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc cherry trees in bloom 2014...." _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com

JO

jonathan olenick

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 3:42 PM

You can anchor of the yacht clubs & marinas and pay for dinghy and shower privlidges. Jon.

From: Ann Prete annprete@gmail.com
To: Great American Loopers great-loop@lists.trawlering.com
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:21 AM
Subject: GL: Chesapeake Bay

We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island Fl.
Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013.

Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first?

We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side
heading north.

Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we
would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc
cherry trees in bloom 2014.

Everyone's thoughts welcomed.

Thanks
Ann and Harry
Cheeta

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You can anchor of the yacht clubs & marinas and pay for dinghy and shower privlidges. Jon. ________________________________ From: Ann Prete <annprete@gmail.com> To: Great American Loopers <great-loop@lists.trawlering.com> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:21 AM Subject: GL: Chesapeake Bay We are planning our half loop from Cape Cod to Santa Maria Island Fl. Leaving sandwich Marina September 2013. Which side of Chesapeake should we travel first? We were thinking traveling delmarva side heading south then mainland side heading north. Not sure which side has events when. Timing is everything. Two that we would like to do is annapolis boat show October 2013 and Washington dc cherry trees in bloom 2014. Everyone's thoughts welcomed. Thanks Ann and Harry Cheeta _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com

PE

Paul Esterle

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 5:27 PM

Remember too, that in 2013, the powerboat show and the sailboat show
flip, with the power boat show coming before the sailboat show.

Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle)
Freelance Boating Writer
www.thevirtualboatyard.com
www.youtube.com/user/captnpauley
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Remember too, that in 2013, the powerboat show and the sailboat show flip, with the power boat show coming before the sailboat show. Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle) Freelance Boating Writer www.thevirtualboatyard.com www.youtube.com/user/captnpauley www.lulu.com/spotlight/captnpauley