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Changeover Party Switcharoo!
In case you had not heard, the U.S. Powerboat Show comes to Annapolis early this year, October 3-6. This means that the “changeover” party, that crazy in-between show celebration during which the sailboats leave and the powerboats come in will happen in a different order—for the first time since the two shows have run together. On Sunday, October 6, at 5 p.m., the powerboats will rev their engines and depart quickly to make way for the sailboats. Fun and Painkillers and friendly bets among friends will unfold on the Marriott docks for show-goers and gawkers alike. Sometime around 7 or 7:30 p.m., a 90-foot-long and 38-foot-wide catamaran will enter Ego Alley backward, among other big ole cats that will roll in. Then, at the end of the Sailboat Show on Monday, October 14, more Painkillin’ fun will be afoot as we bid farewell to the sailors who surely will exit in style as per usual. See you at the Marriott docks!
Catch a Water Taxi
Water Taxis run continuously from 8 a.m. through midnight Thursday through Sunday (until 11 p.m. on Monday) during the U.S. Sailboat Show. Walk to the water taxi stop between the Marriott and the Eastport Bridge to catch one, call (410) 263-0033, or hail “water taxi” on VHF radio channel 68.
Free Trolley
Free? Did someone say free? Ouch, our aching feet. Yes, Annapolis hosts a free Circulator Trolley to the four downtown parking garages. Find the trolley at Annapolis City Dock or Church Circle, or just raise your hand when you hear the trolley bell to signal to the driver. Find the particulars at annapolis.gov by clicking on the Circulator Trolley icon.
Go Navy!
Navy stadium traffic is not something you have to deal with during the Sailboat Show, as Navy plays Duke in Durham, NC, on Saturday, October 12. Game time TBA. Click to navysports.com/gameday for information on live streaming. Go Navy, beat Duke!
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