Author: Mark Haskell

Back in the early 1700’s there was a thriving little community on the banks of the South River. It served travelers on the road to Annapolis and was centered around an Inn and Ferry crossing. By the revolutionary war, the town had been displaced as travelers moved further inland, but the Inn still remains and…

We’ve left the hustle and bustle of Baltimore for quiet anchorages where waterfront farms are changing into estates. A chilly and drizzly Monday morning had us worried about crossing the Bay, but the winds were on the beam and we were able to sail for a change. We hit eight knots for a brief time…

Raised the hook and motored over to Fairview Marina in Rock Creek to meet an old friend. Stan Sowers and his wife Susan have a beautiful Gozzard named Galatea here. Stan and I went to high school together, but neither knew the other was interested in sailing until a mutual friend hooked us up this…

Today is a holiday in Maryland that celebrates the successful defense of Baltimore by Ft McHenry. We joined in the celebration by taking the water taxi over to Ft McHenry where a re-enactment was underway. At the visitor’s center, an author read her book to Noah and a couple other kids that described the battle…

Well, we spent the morning walking to West Marine, the Bank and the Post Office. They are all very convenient to our anchorage, but we were still hot and thirsty when we got back to the boat. Still need to get into the habit of carrying water and snacks. We don’t think about that at…

You know you are a cruiser if….  you choose destinations by their proximity to grocery stores.  We motored 45 miles today and anchored near the Safeway in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood. We heard on the radio that there will be special events this weekend celebrating the anniversary of the battle of Fort McHenry, so we are…