Schooner Woodwind
80 Compromise Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
www.schoonerwoodwind.com
410-263-7837
For Immediate Release
Capt. Jennifer Kaye
captainjennifer@schoonerwoodwind.com
410-271-0224 (mobile)
History Comes Alive On the Woodwind with Monday Maritime History Sails
Schooner Woodwind Partners with Historic Annapolis Foundation to Present Series
Annapolis, MD (May 20, 2011) – Everyone’s favorite sailing experience, the Schooner Woodwind, has partnered
with Historic Annapolis Foundation to bring a bit of history to the Monday evening cruises. Each Monday
evening through September, a guest speaker from Historic Annapolis Foundation will sail on the Woodwind
bringing the history, lore and intrigue of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay alive for 42 lucky guests during a
sunset sail.
The Woodwinds are twin schooners which ply the waters of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Maryland
giving guests a first hand, up close look at sailing, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay. Guests are encouraged to
help out the crew with sailing the vessel; or they can sit back and enjoy the evening.
Topics for this sailing season will include the favorite libations and the Annapolis stomping grounds of our
country’s founders, historic preservation for the City, and of course the storied history of the United States
Naval Academy.
The season winds up with a bit of history that many are unaware. The beds, beers and brothels of colonial
Annapolis will focus on the female tavern keepers that populated this Chesapeake Bay town in the mid-18th
century.
Cruises depart every Monday evening at 6:30 P.M. from the Marriott Annapolis Waterfront dock located at 80
Compromise Street in Annapolis, MD. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be purchased six (6) days
prior to sailing at the dock or by visiting http://schoonerwoodwind.com/ratesandschedule.asp.
About Schooner Woodwind:
Annapolis Sailing Cruises operates two identical 74’ schooners from the historic Annapolis waterfront on four
daily sails. Each vessel can accommodate 42 guest who receive a complimentary beverage. Reservations are
strongly suggested and can be purchased six (6) days in advance. The Woodwinds are available for private
charter, groups, and special events. The Woodwind II was featured in the hit movie Wedding Crashers, starring
Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken. For more information, please visit
http://www.schoonerwoodwind.com, visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/SchoonerWoodwind, or follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/AnnapSailing.
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Monday Maritime History Schedule
May 30, 2011
Lively Libations: Founding Fathers’ Favorites
Benjamin Franklin was a fan of beer and Thomas Jefferson a wine aficionado. Find out the other Founding Fathers favorite
beverages, taverns they frequented in Annapolis, and colonial recipes to try at home.
June 30, 2011
How Annapolis Was Saved From the Wrecking Ball: Historic Preservation in Annapolis
Annapolis was under attack! In 1952, Historic Annapolis was organized to combat the re-development of downtown. The
fight wasn’t easy and isn’t over. Hear about the preservation successes and losses and how these contribute to today’s
skyline.
June 27, 2011
The Tale of Two Cities: The United States Naval Academy and Annapolis
Since 1845, the history of the United States Naval Academy and the town of Annapolis has been interwoven. Separate, yet
undeniably intertwined, both have fascinating individual histories, yet are very dependent upon each other.
July 18, 2011
Courtship Aboard Ship
Your summer sunset cruise will become even more romantic as you learn some of the courtship practices of the past. Learn
how to “put your best foot forward,” the language of the fan, as well as other romantic customs—some still utilized by
lovers today!
August 1, 2011
The Tale of Two Cities: The United States Naval Academy and Annapolis
Since 1845, the history of the United States Naval Academy and the town of Annapolis has been interwoven. Separate, yet
undeniably intertwined, both have fascinating individual histories, yet are very dependent upon each other.
August 15, 2011
The Lifeblood of Annapolis—Politics
Annapolis was founded in 1694 because of politics, it served as the nation’s capital, and politics continue today as one of
town’s major industries. Hear the powerful, and sometimes silly, stories of the statesmen and women who have worked
for the public good.
August 29, 2011
Seven Years Can Be an Eternity: Trials and Tribulations of Indentured Servants
Stealing a loaf of bread in England could cost you seven years of hard time in the American colonies—and a hard time it
often was! Hear the stories of some of the hardest working colonials and why life was so tough for them, how they dealt
with it, and the rewards that kept them going.
September 15, 2011
A Stitch in Time
Textiles are the fabric of life—everyone has them, everyone keeps them close, and we can’t live without them. As the
Woodwind moves through the Chesapeake waters thanks to her big, white sheets of fabric, learn about the wide range of
textiles, people that made them, and what they meant to Annapolitans over the years.
September 26, 2011
Beds, Beer, and Brothels: Female Tavern Keepers in Colonial Annapolis
From extra beds in a family home to brothels at City Dock, hear the tales of female tavern keepers of mid 18th-century
Annapolis. What was Annapolis like, who were these working women, and what and who did they serve?