Harbormaster: 410-263-7973, VHF17
Depth: 15 to 25 feet.
Mooring: #1 - #40 are first come first serve, call Harbormaster to pay once attached, $35/night in 2023; there are other mooring balls but usually for smaller vessels; well protected area so little movement from currents.
Anchorage: just before channel becomes a Y, but be mindful of tourist vessels and the navy anchorage area.
Water: call Harbormaster and go to dock before 11am on Monday - Thursday; free if already on mooring ball, else $10.
Pumpout: go to marinas docks or call pumpout boat at 410-320-6852 (VHF 17) for service Wednesday thru Sunday from 9 to 5 (which is $5 per tank plus $1 after 50 gallons); note some marinas who have a Maryland grant may only charge $5, private pumpout places may charge anything they like.
Dingy docks: free and available at the end of every street ending at water (map on the website),may leave dingy at the dock for 2 nights, maximum of 10 nights a year, must tell harbormaster; some docks limit dingy to 12 feet and 25 hp engine; the dingy dock at ego alley (Kunta Kinte Park) allows dingys up to 17 feet.
Water taxi: 410-263-0033, VHF 68 with hours usually 10 am – 10 pm and costs between $4 – 9 each way, depending on how far you go, pay with cash of the “Where in Annapolis App”.
Showers: get token from Harbormaster and they are located next to the main door (second floor).
Public restrooms: best are in the Naval academy museum (need ID when going through security), Harbormaster building, state capitol in basement (need ID).
Trash and recycling: bins located behind a small building in parking lot by Harbormaster building, Susan Campbell Park.
Laundry: unknown.
Groceries: take dingy to Amos Garrett Waterfront Park, walk 1.6 miles to Safeway; there was another smaller convenience store about halfway; by Uber there is a Trader Joe’s close to the mall, Whole Foods and Target (and Home Depot) are within 5 miles; Lidl is close to Kohl’s and Chick Filet.
Snacks: CVS is a short walk, wine store close to ego alley.
Free things to do: Naval Academy museum campus and church; see where George Washington resigned in the State Capitol; walk around and see cute houses.
What to expect: a lot of activity on Friday and Saturday nights; many stores and restaurants are closed on Monday, sailing classes.
Marine stores: Bacon Sails and Marine supply, 116 Legion Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401; phone is 410-263-4880; www.baconsails.com.
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