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Susan Cohen, Annapolis, MD
"This was my maiden voyage EVER on a sailboat. It was my Birthday Evening at 56. I went alone, with just my camera. This is one of my many favorites photographs captured on that July 9,2009 Sunset cruise. I fell in love with sailing that evening and It has been a part of me ever since. I have taken sailing Classes , formal & private all summer & fall. I Spent 5 days at the Annapolis Boat show from dawn till dusk, Loving every minute and absorbing all the information. In Fact! I now own my own Sailboat. I just just bought a 48 ft Cheoy Lee Offshore Sloop, as alive aboard novice and will continue to learn to sail & explore the Bay. You guys made me fall in love with sailing with the beauty of your Woodwind cruises. RAH..... RAHHH...RAH!!!! I have had many family groups AND FRIENDS join you since my eve. this summer, to experience the Woodwind Sails....All have been thrilled with the views and power of the ride! Thanks for the beginnings to a wonderful dream come true...as I always dreamed of sailing and I am REALLY learning to sail... I LOVE Annapolis and I LOVE the Woodwind Schooner journeys." |
Wendy Deemer Crofton, MD
"My parents and I enjoyed the most memorable 4th of July this year on your sailboat. I am looking forward to this spring and summer to do it again. I am sure it will be just as great, if not better. Please enter my photos into the contest, Feel free to use them in anyway, if you wish. We are no models, but just happy guests aboard your vessels. :-) Thank you so much." |
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Malcolm & Toni Christian, Rockville MD
"It was my husbands dream to sail from Annapolis and so on his birthday i booked a midweek cruise, boy
we were pleasantly surprised to be the ONLY schooner passengers. Beautiful weather, wonderful captain and crew with an awesome view. Malcom lived out his dream and I got to practice my hobby of photography...
Thank you for a terrific time we shall remember always... it won't be our last!"
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John Barry
Captain Jen says: We love getting our passengers to yell "Hello Jack" to one of our favorite sailors out there on the bay, Jack Sherwood. His friend, John Barry, sent this photo in of one of his sails with Jack as the Woodwind sailed past.
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Patrick Brainard
"Having fun on Father's Day! Well, just looking at how you all were collecting photos ;)
Anyways, see you all again in a few months :)" |
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Amy Krekel, Glen Burnie, MD
"We had a fabulous sail with your crew. My brother was visiting from Arizona and we both had a relaxing and beautiful time out on the bay. Thanks for the memories!"
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"Moby" Michael, "Lambasted" Louise, Matt "the Pirate", and "Scooby" Lauren Kozak
"In short? We had a Blast -
CAN'T WAIT TO EXPERIENCE THIS FEELING AGAIN .... OH WHAT A NIGHT !! THE NAVAL ACADEMY LIGHTS OUR WAY HOME ... YOU WONT SOON FORGET A TRIP ON THE SCHOONER WOODWIND !!! .... "HAAAZAAAAAAAAAA" " |
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Barbara Polonsky, Columbia, MD
"Here are some of my favorite pictures from my 50th Birthday celebration June 1, 2009: Me with my two sons, and the sails going up! I loved that boat sail!!!!" |
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Carol Benson, Annapolis, MD
"We had such a great sail! Natalie learned that she loves to sail!" |
Robert Coyle
"We enjoyed ourselves!" |
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Jamie Quinn
"We had a great time and hope to visit again next spring/summer." |
Dawn Dzmura, Wheeling, WV
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Lisa Carr, Virginia
"What an amazing experience viewing the start of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race from the Woodwind II. Great fun cheering on our sister boat, the Woodwind I. I usually would not go out in cold and rainy weather, but it was definitly worth it. I look forward to going again next year." |
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Lauren & Rich Matera,
Annapolis, MD
"Thank you so much for the amazing ride it was both of our first times on a sail boat. It was also my husband and my 1 yr Anniversary and it was great to spend it cruising around."
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Phil
"Thanks again for the sail on the Woodwind this week. I had a wonderful time and it was great to see you again. I hope the boatshow went well."
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Frances Borchardt
"9/9/09 last Wednesday night race of the season, we
Had a wonderful time! Great way to end the summer. (it was a birthday gift too)." |
Denise Mornini, Gaithersburg, MD
"We, Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on the Woodwind. The captain and crew had an entertaining shtick, the beverages were excellent, and weather couldn't have been nicer. We'll be back for more in the future." |
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Janis & Jay Silverman
"July 19, 2009. It was a perfect day on the bay."
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Anne-Marie Aguiar, Gaithersburg, MD
"The girls (Troop #360) had a wonderful time. Thanks for taking such good care of us. Here's some pictures from the trip." |
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Gina West, Ellicott City, MD
"Wow, what an incredible way to end the day. We're so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. I'm hooked. I couldn't believe that I took almost 250 pictures! (Don't worry, I'm not sending you all of them!) I'll be back for more and bring others with me too... Thank you! "
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Keri Delaney, Annapolis, MD
"I've attached a photo I took during the 1:30pm, August 1st sailing cruise aboard the Woodwind.
My photo was taken from Woodwind with Roxanna Roberts--a member of our Baltimore Social Group--"commanding" the wheel. In the background is the Woodwind II.
The entire group had a marvellous time!"
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Celeste Berteau
"Four pm sail on Woodwind, July 25: This is the view from under the jib as it was being raised. Hope you enjoy!"
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Deb Bokesch, Youngstown Ohio
"We sailed @ 11 knots with you and this was our very first time. Thanks Woodwind ! WOW!!"
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John Burkhardt, Zionsville, IN
"I took this photo while enjoying a ride on one of your schooners. It was taken on July 22 on the charter arranged by the Maryland DOT. Obviously, the boat in the picture isn’t one of yours but it does show the fun had on one of your cruises." |
Hugh "Huge" Mallon
"Thank you for an outstanding evening on the Chesapeake Bay. The captain and the crew were outstanding and entertaining. I have a picture of which I thought summed up the evening - fantastic. We will be back.... The big guy who stood helm with Jen."
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Ellen Huddleston
"On 7/11/09 my daughter’s wedding reception was up the stairs from Pusser’s at the Marriott. I thought you might enjoy some fun pics your crew let our photographer take. They are some favorites, that’s for sure! Thanks so much, they make us smile every time we look at them!" |
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Stephanie Burns
"My husband and I enjoyed a sail on the Woodwind Schooner last night (Saturday July 18, 2009 Sunset Sail). I took this photo of the Woodwind II as we sailed alongside it. I am submitting it into the best photo contest for the year 2009! The sailing was wonderful, thank you!"
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Anthony Brice
"I really had an amazing time on the water. So many photos! Thanks again for a great sail. I can't wait to do it again." |
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Betsy Shaltry
"Pictures from our sunset cruise on 7/16/09. It renewed my love of sailing."
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Linda & Bob Fleischman, West Los Angeles
"We sailed with you on 5/13/09 and thought we would share this photo with you. We enjoyed the trip very much!"
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Paul Henning, Annapolis, MD
"It was a great evening in the Annapolis Harbor tonight for enjoying the race series.
I live on the Severn and was out taking pictures. I thought you might enjoy these photos." |
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Lynda Sudia
"We have recently taken 2 separate schooner trips with you - and have enjoyed each very much. Here are my 2 favorite pictures. The one of my daughter CarolAnn and Duncan is so much fun. And the one with my son Henry really captures the whole experience - fun, American flag, Naval Academy in background - we had two wonderful experiences. Thank you."
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Terry Ann Wright, Milford, DE
“I have a low budget camera but good enough for my memories. The sunset cruise on 6-21-09 with Tyronne and the guys was an awesome experience and best sail I have ever taken. It was perfect weather, awesome music, great Captain & crew, it will be hard to top it. But I will keep checking back for other unique opportunities to sail on the Woodwinds – that was my first sail with you guys but definitely will not be my last. Have a great summer season." |
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Jim Quade, Virginia Beach
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Markham and Family
"It was a pleasure to sail with Capt. Ken and the fireworks were breathtaking. Thanks for a great sail. Caught the Woodwind from II."
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Kim Ramierez
"Thanks for a great time! Tell Scott thanks for being so fun." |
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Becky and Sean
"We sailed with you on July 3rd and really enjoyed the trip! I took a few pictures and wanted to share some of the lighthouse.
Thanks." |
Sophia Santillan, Annapolis MD
"I had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise with my parents, who came to visit from Texas, on 7/3! Here are a few photos from the cruise!
Thanks."
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Shonna & Dave Pope
"It was really great to see you again and to sail the Woodwind II on Sunday with you, Tiffany and the crew. Here are some of our wedding photos from the Woodwind two years ago. Say hi to Duncan too!"
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Pamela Galipo
"I thought you and the crew might enjoy this. Thank you for such a great time. I will tell all the leaders that they have to take their girl scout troop too. Thanks."
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Diane Peer
"It was a wild day, with a wild crew.. Thanks for the memories."
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Dave Hardy
July 17 2009 Sail
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Amy Mattia
"Just hanging out last weekend on Ego Alley watching the boats pass us by...."
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Ken Garver
"My girlfriend and I took a sunset sail on the Woodwind on May 15th 2009. Even though the wind was light we did hoist all the sails and had a nice sail. The captain even let me steer for a while. We really enjoyed the sail. Your crew is very friendly." |
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Maureen Junkins, Laurel, MD
"I was on your Mothers Day Brunch cruise and had a wonderful time. I just wanted to pass along these pictures of you and your crew, please share them with them." |
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Smita & Harsha
"Here are some pics of the woodwind sunset cruise me and my husband went on 05/17/09. We had great time, the cruise was peaceful yet fun. The crew gave a great company. I wanted to share the the photos, as I promised captain Jon and the crew :)"
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Pete Chambliss, Annapolis, MD
"Thanks for a great evening! You are a super skipper, Jen." |
James Erny (check out the double rainbow!) |
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Pushpinder Malik
"Thanks for an unforgettable sailboat experience - it was our first & one that will be hard to beat." |
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Noreen Pary, Annapolis, MD- Picture taken during one of our Wed. Night Races
"Thanks for a great first sailing experience - I had a great time. I took over 100 pictures!" |
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Siobhan Parker, Annapolis MD
"There's nothing better then live music
and a 74 foot sail boat! This acoustic Tyrone Wells concert
was great!" |
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Maggie
Hubbard
"Here are some photos from our fun this
summer on both Woodwinds (we went twice in a week). Thanks
for all the fun!" |
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J.C.
Waters
"Schooner Woodwind sails majestically
before Fort McHenry birthplace of the National Anthem."
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Terri
Stovall
"While our daughter attended Volleyball
Camp at the US Naval Academy, my husband & I stayed in
Annapolis for a mini-vacation. We enjoyed our sail on the
Woodwind so much that we returned with our 11-year old daughter
and some family friends for another sail a couple of days
later!" |
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