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your photos NOW!
All eligible photos are taken either from Woodwind or Woodwind
II, or of Woodwind or Woodwind II. We love shots of passengers
having fun aboard as well as action shots of the boats cruising
the Bay.
We
will post photo contest entries two to three times each
month to this site. All entries are eligible for the Grand
Prize, selected in late December of 2008, based on originality,
creative use of subject matter, and of course, how good
they are for promotional use!
The
Grand Prize
winner
will recieve a gift certificate for one cabin of our "Boat
& Breakfast" package for 2009!
Mail:
1930-A Lincoln Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401
Email your photos now: Click
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be eligible for the Grand Prize, all photos must include a
release form for all recognizable persons. All photos become
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Jean & Ed Rodier
"Here are some photos I took during
the 2005 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race."
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Cindy Douglas, MiddleBrook
Pharmaceuticals
"We had such a great time! We had beautiful
weather, calm seas, and lots of fun with the Captain and the
historic Wench. They both were so funny! Thanks again."
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Scott Couturier
"A beautiful sunset, a beautiful boat,
a beautiful memory..." |
Ryan Knapp
Olney, MD |
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Marc
& Dana Waldmann, Annapolis, MD
"A few photos from our sail on August
8th. Marc & I, along with all of our guest, had a wonderful
time (at our wedding aboard both Woodwinds). Who would have
guessed PERFECT weather in August ?!?!? Thanks again." |
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Michael
Thomas, Millersville, MD
"These were taken on June 25. My camera
club the Arundel Camera Club had a field trip on the Woodwind.
We had a grand time watching the races and came away with
some great pictures." |
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Matt Stroup, Philadelphia, PA
"Thanks, had a really nice time."
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Ric
Parton
"The cruise was really fun. We
had a great time and cant wait to do it again. Thanks." |
 
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Audra Agnelly
"My friends and I were on the Woodwind
wine tasting tour on August 10th to celebrate my 30th birthday.
The cruise was wonderful, and the weather was perfect up
until the last 2 minutes of the cruise. The hail made it
all the more memorable!"
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Chris & Kathy Allerton, Charlottesville, VA
"We took this photo as the boat returned
from an afternoon sail in late July. As we took the picture,
the crew yelled for us to submit the shot in your photo
contest. We didn't sail with you during our trip, but we
look forward to doing so on our next visit to Annapolis!"
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Patrick McCann,
Glen Burnie, MD
"Wednesday night sailboat races in Annapolis,
MD. This picture was taken aboard the Schooner Woodwind on
Jun 25, 2008."
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Dina M. Davis
"My niece Alexandra and I had a lovely
time on Woodwind II yesterday. I especially loved going
under the Bay Bridge – some artsy shots of the bridge
and Woodwind I and II are attached for your photo contest.
Thank you for a fun and very wet afternoon!"
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Yaro T. Kulchyckyj,
Arnold, MD
"Photograph taken during the sun set cruise
on July 17, 2008." |
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Kellee
" We went out this past Saturday evening
and had so much fun - we'll definitely be back! The weather
couldn't have been more perfect! Here are some photo's we
took. " |
Charlie
Wilson, of Montross VA.
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D.Opie
"We had the best time on the Woodwind
on June 21-22. Duncan was superb--made the "Boat and
Breakfast" extraordinary!!! We celebrated our 19th
wedding anniversary with the sunset cruise followed by the
"Boat and Breakfast"--it was fantastic!
Thank you for everything. Enjoy the photos!"
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Ben
Redmond
"My girlfriend and I enjoyed an amazing sunset sail aboard
the Woodwind Schooner one beautiful evening this past September.
She was a bit scared at first but soon grew comfortable and
we both loved it. I snapped this photo as we neared the end
of the cruise just before the last light of day was gone." |
Mary Elliott
Jeffersonton, VA
"What a lovely sunset sail we had on 6-2-08!!
My boyfriend surprised me with this romantic treat that I
will always remember. The crew on the boat were awesome!!
Thanks guys. Happy and safe sailing." |
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Romani
Thaler (Lighthouse Tour)
"What a great way to try out my new camera!"
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Buford
Rowland (and wife, Camille)
Shady Side, MD
"I took a few pictures at the 2006 and
2007 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Races. What a contrast
between the two years ---
2006 no wind at the start; 2007 plenty of wind for the whole
race which allowed most everyone to set new course records." |
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Debbie Jensen-Grubb and Alan Grubb
"We want to thank you for a most enjoyable
sunset cruise and a delicious breakfast aboard the Woodwind
as part of your Boat and Breakfast package. We were celebrating
our marriage from the day before and to have such a relaxing,
peaceful, and calming respite from the weekends festivities
was so welcomed! We can't wait until we can do it again!
Debbie Jensen-Grubb and Alan Grubb
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Amy Kehring
"We met Sat night on board your boat...you
were kind enough to invite Greg and I from Skipjack Martha
Lewis along with the rest of our crew
on board to eat and drink. Anyways, I have a neat shot of
Woodwind from the top of the hounds on Martha when I was up
crisco'ing the mast earlier in the day. Thought you might
like it." |
Arielle
on the Schooner Woodwind
"Hope you like this photo of my daughter
celebrating her fifth grade graduation on the Schooner Woodwind!"
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Chris Rogers
"I was on the J46 , the committee boat
for Shearwater Sailing Club's twilight race on May 31st
in the vicinity of Severn River 5 near sunset. I took a
bunch of picures, including a pretty good string of both
of your schooners in action. I really liked the way some
of them came out."
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Gary
Fowler
Hollywood, Md.
"Hope you like these pictures as much
as I enjoyed the sailing that day." |
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Devika Levy
Washington, DC 20009
"These were taken at my 40th birthday
party. We had a great time!"
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Benjamin
Michaelson
Annapolis, MD
He was sailing on his E 33 when he took these
pictures of the schooenrs sailing in the Severn River.
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Kyle
Rogers
"I sailed on the Woodwind 2 on May 25.
I am not a professional photographer but Captain Jennifer
asked that I might send her some pictures since the lighting
on our sail was incredible. I would also like to thank the
Crew again for such a relaxing evening on the water. Thank
you again." |
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Mark and Laura Woodruff
Endicott, NY
"We just wanted to drop and note and
thank you for our wonderful sailing cruise on Saturday.
We had traveled to the D.C. area with the intent of showing
our children the normal historical monuments and sites.
Our day in Annapolis was sort of an after-thought, but became
the high-light of our entire trip after sailing on the Woodwind.
We truly enjoyed ourselves and our memory of the day will
stay with us for the rest of our lives. Thanks so much.
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Charity Duncan
Marshall, Virginia
"We, Charity, Kerstin, Rosine (LtoR),
had a wonderful time. We sailed last September for my mother-in-laws
birthday. We had a wonderful time. We went sailing again this
May and brought the kids too. What a wonderful time.
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Ron Baker
Annapolis, MD
Ron took these photos with his cell phone
as Woodwind passed by the Pride of Baltimore II under full
sail. Ron was sailing on another boat in the Chesapeake
Bay when he took these photos.
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Don Janda, April 12
"Had a great wet time on your first
time out (for the season) on Saturday. Just a few soggy
pics for your file."
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Emily McAuley, Annapolis MD
"What a fun trip we all had on one of
your trips last year!"
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Photos coming soon!
Your
photo can appear here!
December 31, 2008 is
the deadline to enter.
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Enter
your photos NOW!
All
eligible photos are taken either from Woodwind or Woodwind
II, or of Woodwind or Woodwind II. We love shots of passengers
having fun aboard as well as action shots of the boats cruising
the Bay.
We
will post photo contest entries two to three times each
month to this site. All entries are eligible for the Grand
Prize, selected in late December of 2008, based on originality,
creative use of subject matter, and of course, how good
they are for promotional use!
The
Grand Prize
winner
will recieve a gift certificate for one cabin of our "Boat
& Breakfast" package for 2009!
Mail:
1930-A Lincoln Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401
Email your photos
now: Click
here!
To
be eligible for the Grand Prize, all photos must include
a release form for all recognizable persons. All photos
become the property of Running Free, Inc.
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2007 Photo Contest
Entries
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And the winner
is...
Lisa Dierolf
Boat & Breakfast for two on the Woodwind!
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Romani Thaler
"DUCK!!! I got a big kick out of going
under the bridge with the other Woodwind at our heels. These
photos are from my phone, which is an inspiration to buy
a real camera!"
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Denise
(Doban) and Ron Green's Wedding, September 7
"The Woodwind provided a beautiful backdrop
for photos of our wedding and reception. All of the children
were delighted that Captain Ken made the schooner interactive
for them. Our guests were treated like VIP's by the crew and
had a memorable time. We truly did "sail off into the
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Brad Attaway
“I spent my whole childhood in Annapolis.
When I want to show my friends my hometown in a day I take
them to Chick & Ruth’s deli in the morning, to Storm
Bros. ice cream after lunch, and sailing on the schooner Woodwind
at sunset. Annapolis IS sailing, and there’s no better
way to experience it than with the Woodwind crew.”
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Rich Carlson, Santa
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Patti
Negrete
"May '07. Perfect sailing weather for these Woodwind
II first timers!" |
Sharle Hussion
" Thanks for such a great birthday. I
loved my 50th Birthday Party." |
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Gia
Bradley
"My grandfather was visiting Annapolis
for the first time, and he surprised all of us by volunteering
to sail the boat! It was such a wonderful, fun experience
- we laughed about it for days and days afterwards. Thank
you!" |
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Paul and Rebecca Morgado, Virginia
"We had so much fun aboard in 3 separate
trips this past sailing season and can’t wait until
April so we can do it again. A family friend Catlin had
so much fun talking about it that she is thinking about
a Semester at Sea. Our 8 yr old, Karina could not stop talking
about the boat she got to drive. Thank you so much for the
memories."
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Joetta Burkey,
Centennial, CO
"Thanks for the memory!"
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Gay Melnick, Maryland
"Magnificent August sunset from the Schooner
Woodwind" |
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Erin Robbins, Raleigh,
NC
"The Woodwind experience was by far the
most exceptional memory of our honeymoon! This picture serves
as a reminder of the beautiful day your crew and the Cheseapeake
gave us. Thank you!" |
Wendi Kamtman (and
Mike Hoover), Laurel, MD
"My fiance, Mike Hoover, and I sailed
with your crew for the first time on the Sunset Cruise on
Saturday, September 29. We had a great and romantic time!!!
Thanks again for a great time!!" |
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Fran
Shirey
"This picture was taken in the Annapolis
harbor from my boat Charisma. I took my grandkids on
your boat this summer and I will send you some of those pictures.
They still talk about it and it was one of the nicest things
and many happy memories of past summer with my 'grandsons.
We will be coming again next summer. Have a nice winter to
the Woodwind family." |
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Jeff
Cornejo
"Just wanted to thank you for a pair of
fantastic cruises this past weekend. Our family had a wonderful
time, especially my daughters on their first sailboat experience.
For some strange reason now they want to grow up and be captains,
like Jen (sorry Ken). Sophie, age 6, also thinks that a tan
comes with being a captain. Both crews were great with our
kids. We appreciate an outfit that is relaxed and with a healthy
sense of humor. Kudos!"
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Patrick
Schmahl
"August 18, 2007: This was the second
cruise for my wife and me, and we had a great time. Schooner
Woodwind is becoming a summer tradition for us!"
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Alfredo,
Annapolis MD
" I want to thank you for letting me sail
and steer your boat the other day, it was so much fun, we
all enjoyed so much." |
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Pam Sheets
Metro Washington Chapter of the Penn State
Alumni Association
"Well, we got some great shots from our
alumni wine sail this summer, I am sending one "comic
relief" photo 'caught on film! We
had a great time; hope to join you again in 2008. Enjoy your
off season!" |
Ruthanne Annaloro
"We had a blast....here's my entry: Titled
; "Catch the Wind". It was hard to pick because
I got so many wonderful shots! Thanks."
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Jude
"A TRULY SPECTACULAR END TO A MEMORABLE
DAY IN ANNAPOLIS. A SUNSET SAIL ON THE SCHOONER WOODWIND WAS
A BIRTHDAY PRESENT I'LL NOT FORGET...TRULY A BEAUTIFUL SHIP.....THE
CAPTAIN, THE CREW, THE LIBATIONS WERE ALL GREAT..... AND OH
YES THE GLORIOUS SUNSET!!!"
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Trevor
& Terry
"September 29th was a perfect day for sailing. Terry
had been on Woodwind before and told me I'd love it so she
booked the tickets. She was right, we had a wonderful time,
the perfect choice for our second date." |
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Jules
Cohen, September 16, 2007
"I don't think that anyone has had a more
memorable celebration of a ninetieth birthday than what I
experienced on September 16. Thank you for your making the
cruise such a joy. Your friendly welcome on your beautiful
boat did much to enhance the pleasure of sailing on the bay
with the cooperation of weather that was near perfect for
sailing!" |
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Rusty Foltz, Winchester,
VA
"You guys (gals) were the best!!!! Everyone
classified this as the best ever "home team" (the
term we use for this annual opportunity for team members and
significant others to meet)!!!" |
David Amdur, College
Park, MD
"We all had a great time!"
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Sarah Evans, September 15, 2007
"We loved our sunset cruise and think
its something that everyone should do at least once in their
lifetime!
The captain and the rest of the crew
gave us the best time!"
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Lisa
Dierolf, September 15, 2007
"Thanks to your Dad and crew for an amazing
experience!" |
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Karen
Palman, September 12, 2007
"We had the most wonderful time in Annapolis
and our cruise made it that much more special!" |
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Jessica
Magidson, September 2, 2007
"We had a wonderful time on the boat yesterday.
Here are some of our favorite photos!" |
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Don Guth, August
14, 2007
"I shot these on August 14th, Capt. Duncan
was the skipper and is a great asset to your operation,
and your crew members are very sharp at there dutys. Enjoy!" |
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Bryan Costa
8/11/07
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Janice & Joseph
Skoloff, with Grandson
"My husband and I have been on 'Woodwind'
many times. We took our grandson this time, and although he
was shy with Captain Duncan, he had such a good time and we
made great memories." |
Gene Helbig
8/11/07 |
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George Ketchum
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Eleanor Manning
"Even though it was raining, we had
a fantastic time!"
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Brigham Bechtel
From the 'Jamaican Me Crazy' Dinner Cruise!
"...In the town we love, on a cruise
we enjoyed, on a boat we love, with a captain who is the
bomb and a crew to match!"
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Chevon K. Wright Pee - Zeno Group
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Donna Brown - Bradley Arant
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Joshua Currier
"The two hours we spent abaord the Woodwind
were among the best of our weekend in Annapolis,
and within a few hours or returning
ashore, we got engaged! I hope you will all enjoy some of
our photos from the cruise!"
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Kernie & Diane
Harkleroad
"Here is a shot I took on the WoodWind
at the Blue Angels Cruise 2007. " |
Donna Hall from
PITNEY BOWES
"The crew were very nice and we all enjoyed
the beautiful evening. Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy!" |
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Jamie G.
"Thank you so much!!! My girls are still
talking about it!"
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Maureen, Girl Scout
Troop 5585
"The girls had an absolutely fabulous
time! Kudos to crew and captain -- The captain was fabulous." |
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Cathy,
M & T Investments
"Thanks for the great time we had on May 22nd with the
Blue Angels!" |
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Lisa Mathews, Milkshake
"Thanks so much for letting us use the
Woodwind on such short notice, and for being so accommodating!
Here's a fun pic--everyone was wonderful. We'll get you
a copy of the video when it's finished."
They filmed for an upcoming music video!
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Bob Buddington,
Dulaney Class Reunion '87
"We had a blast on the boat! Thanks so
much for helping to set it up. Hopefully we will have an excuse
in the near future to do it again." |
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Zeenat
Iqbal, American University, Washington College of Law
"Hi there! My family and I spent a gorgeous
saturday evening with you and your crew on the Woodwind II.
It was a fantastic trip, and a great way to spend a beautiful
summer evening! Here are some pictures from the trip - for
your photo contest! Thanks again!" |
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Debbie
Kelly, Reston, VA
"Thank you for making my Mother's birthday
celebration such a special occasion. Dan, Emily, Captain Ken,
and crew, you were all wonderful in helping to create a memorable
and wonderful experience for our entire group. We traveled
from Germany, West Virginia and Virginia to enjoy a beautiful
sunset sail. Having had so much fun, we are planning our next
excursion on the Woodwind. Thank you for a fabulous family
outing!" |
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Tom
Costello, UpStreme, Annapolis, MD
" I can't thank you enough... the Woodwinds
was the cornerstone of the event, and the reaction was overwhelmingly
positive. I'm sure you're going to be seeing most of these
folks again this summer!!!" |
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Katrina Cannon &
Lucas Boucher
"Thanks for a great sailboat ride on Sunday
night! My fiance and I had a wonderful time. Attached is my
best sunset picture for the competition! Thanks, and have
a great one!" |
Ellen Lucas
" I have attached the photo I took of
the sails lying on the deck of the Woodwind on May 4, 2007
and would appreciate your including it in the photo contest.
Thank you and thanks again for a delightful sail." |
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Melissa
Belsinger, College Park, MD
"Ahoy Captain Jen and Woodwind Crew! It was such a pleasure
meeting all of you on Tuesday. Our University of Maryland
team truly enjoyed sailing with you and thank you for the
memorable Woodwind experience. I can't wait to bring my husband
and sail Woodwind with you again." |
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Brian,
Graciela, Stephanie & Miles Hepburn
"We had a great Mother's Day. Thanks you!"
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Debbie Grobbelaar, South Africa
Currently living in Pasadena, MD
"I am an au pair and went on
a cruise with you on Saturday May 19. I had the best time!
Thank you so much."
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Chris Goins
Columbia, MD
"Here's a sailer whose moment of a lifetime
was steering the The Woodwind II in Cheasapeake Bay. The skipper
is Eric Goins from Bedford, TX who was visiting his dad in
Maryland this past summer." |
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Beth,
Dan and Carly Anne Berry
"WOW!! Did I forget how much I loved to
Sail! I will be a talking advertisement for the Woodwind,
and it's Extra-Ordinary crew. Many thanks to Captain Rick,
Linda, Scottie and Deb! It was a perfect 10, Sunset Cruise.
We had a ball! Can't wait until our next sail ~"
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Rick
and Molly Klau
"Dear Ken, Tiffany, Nick and Rick: We
had a wonderful experience yesterday..... thanks for the special
attention to us and our grand daughters." |
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Andrew Field, Billings
MT
"Wow -- you guys have a great company!
Our entire group had a fantastic time, thanks to your fine
captains, crew, and boat."
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Bob Risen
"We thought Capt. Richard might enjoy
this picture. We enjoyed our outing on the 24th." |
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John and Gretchen Post from the PATUXENT MONTESSORI SCHOOL
"We really enjoyed the the cruise last
June. I am sending a couple of the many pictures I took
on that cruise for your picture contest. Thanks for bringing
the Bay to us!"
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