THE BLUEWATER SUMMER CRUISE PROVIDES A WELCOME ESCAPE FOR ALL The Chesapeake Bay has no shortage of wonderful cruising destinations, with small communities, maritime towns, and even populous cities scattered throughout the 200-mile span of the bay. There are so many options that it is a challenge each year to find the perfect spot to host the annual Bluewater Summer Cruise. Past years have brought us as far south as Hampton Roads and all the way up the Patapsco river to the Baltimore Inner Harbor. We have spent time in cruising staples like Solomons and have also ventured to less-traveled towns like Crisfield and Deale. Despite our efforts to keep the weekend cruising event new and exciting, there is a common request almost every year: St. Michaels. It is no wonder why St. Michaels, Maryland is the perennial Summer Cruise favorite. Known as “the town that fooled the British” from its storied history in the War of 1812, the Eastern Shore town is ripe with maritime history dating back into the mid-seventeenth century. It is a charming bay town with shops and dining all along bustling Talbot Street, as well as multiple marinas, inns, and hotels. Not to mention that one of the best parts of visiting St. Michaels is getting there. The trip down the Miles River is one of the most serene, picturesque cruises that you can take on the Chesapeake Bay. 2024 marked the second straight year that the Summer Cruise visited St. Michaels, with both events hosted at St. Michaels Marina. Despite having a waitlist for much of the summer, the friendly staff at St. Michaels Marina has always gone above and beyond to accommodate our customers, and their well-kept facilities and close proximity to the town make it the perfect venue for the long weekend. The July event kicked off on a Friday evening with a welcome party under the Bluewater tent where nearly one-hundred of our customers, sponsors and staff joined together to start the festivities. The first full day of the cruise began on Saturday morning with a full breakfast spread, followed by the signature christening celebration. While the majority of the Summer Cruise participants are repeat visitors who make Savoring the Moment
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