Anchored Style Neckwear

Anchored Style has come out with some stylish bowties that are all made in the USA. They sent JCW the Red Signal Flags and we were both very impressed with the the quality.

SpinSheet

It was such a surprise to JCW on the cover of this month's SpinSheet, which also happens to be the month we're getting married! SpinSheet is a sailing publication based out of Annapolis, Maryland.

Stardust Cruise

In Martha's Vineyard we had a date night that started off with a sunset cruise on the Stardust. The Stardust is docked at Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown. As we waited in the lobby of the hotel I spotted this model of the Stardust.

 

The Stardust is a wooden boat that was built in 1966.

 

Captain Mike showed us our course before heading out.  

 

It was so much fun seeing all of the beautiful boats and homes in the harbor.

 

We swung by the liquor store in Edgartown before the cruise and couldn't resist bringing a little bit of Maryland aboard.

JCW & EAS

I wore a navy & white print Elizabeth McKay shirt.

 

Before the cruise it looked like it was going to rain but the sky cleared which left us with the perfect temperature...

and a lovely sunset.

The views were breathtaking.

We can't wait to go back for another date night.

A couple weeks prior to our cruise aboard the Stardust JCW's friends from Georgetown got engaged on the boat and Lindsay from Vineyard Loveknots just got engaged aboard the Stardust over Columbus Day weekend...best wishes and congratulations to both couples!

Special thanks to Captain Mike who was highly entertaining, told great stories, was an excellent photographer and who's girlfriend quickly became JCW's niece and nephew's favorite babysitter on the island.

Sailabration

Over the summer Baltimore hosted a Star-Spangled Sailabration which was to celebrate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the penning of the National Anthem.

There were more than forty ships from around the globe.

Lady Maryland sailing in front of the National Aquarium.

It was great to see all of the activity in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Today we remember our country in all its glory!

2011 USS Constellation Cup

JCW raced in the USS Constellation Cup again this year and I was ready for the after party with bells on.

It was a beautiful night at the inner harbor.

Before we boarded the USS Constellation we enjoyed oysters on the pier.

Painkillers and Dark 'n' Stormies were two of the signature drinks and they happen to be my very favorite cocktails.

EAS & JCW

Absolutely Perfect Catering did a phenomenal job. There were plenty of hors d’oeuvres but the Deconstructed French Onion Soup with grilled Gruyere & caramelized onion Paninis were totally blog worthy.

The band kept us entertained throughout the evening.

Gybe-Ho Giveaway

I am hosting a giveaway from Gybe-Ho Boatwear for a twill hat (I am partial to the pink) and a custom t-shirt. The lucky winner will get to design a t-shirt of their choice. You can create a t-shirt with coordinates, your state, boat letters or just the Gybe-Ho logo.

“jibe-ho” is called when the boom is starting to come across the sailboat as a reminder to duck.  

The giveaway ends Thursday, November 10th, at 5pm EST and is only open to U.S. residents. The winner will be drawn using Random.org.

The Giveaway:

1. One entry...leave a comment, you must be a follower.
2. For an additional entry = 2 entries...become a fan on Facebook.
3. For an additional entry = 3 entries...become a fan of  Gybe-Ho Boatwear on Facebook.
4. For an additional entry = 4 entries...tweet about this giveaway.
5. For an additional entry = 5 entries...post about this giveaway on your blog.

Each entry must be in a separate comment. If you don't have a blog make sure to leave your email address in your comment. A custom shirt would make a great gift for that hard to shop for fellow on your list!

Annapolis Sailboat Show II

Pusser's had a stand at the Boat Show that sold Painkillers. Oh what fun it was to sip Painkillers on a beautiful day while looking at gorgeous sailboats.

2 oz Pusser's dark rum
4 oz pineapple juice
1 oz cream of coconut
1 oz orange juice
Serve on the rocks and grate fresh nutmeg on the top.

 Painkiller's come in three strengths.

Pusser's Rum

 EAS & JCW

 A highlight for me was getting some new grocery bags.

JCW couldn't wait to check out the new Sperry Store that just opened in downtown Annapolis.

 He picked up some new sailing shoes.

I was drawn to the metallic boat shoes but wasn't sure I could pull them off.

The last stop of the evening was the Federal House for crab dip and fish tacos.

Annapolis Sailboat Show I

It's hard to believe that just three weeks before the first snow we had summertime weather for the Annapolis Sailboat Show.

 JCW & EAS

There were lots of sailboats to explore.

It was fun checking out the booths and finding new vendors like the Belted Cow.

We stopped by Fawcett in JCW's quest for the perfect sailing shoe.

Sea Fever had lots of bags and accessories made of recycled sails.