HUNDREDS of Boats Crossing the Bay to ANNAPOLIS (after towing a waterman in St. Michaels)

Shortly after picking up the anchor just outside of a St. Michaels, we were flagged down by a waterman in distress. It was at this point we knew today would be exciting. Towing them, navigating through an extremely shoaly section, and then absolute mayhem entering Annapolis led to one of our most interesting days on the loop yet!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers from the Loop,
Jennifer and Elliot
#greatloop #boatlife #annapolis
🎥 Episode 257 | Filmed on May 21st, 2022
🇺🇸 America's Great Loop | St. Michaels, Maryland
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Hi! We are high school sweethearts from Atlanta, Georgia who decided to take a year off to travel around the world. Together we decided to create vlogs for our journey as a fun way to remember it. On September 15, 2019, we left Atlanta with 3 bags, 2 one-way tickets, and 1 goal of traveling for a whole year. Little did we know, 6 months later we would find ourselves in a nationwide lockdown in India. After spending 5 months in India, we came back to the United States and decided to purchase a 34’ Trawler, dive headfirst into boat life, and kick-off America’s Great Loop.
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[@carlmccoy2632]

"Good on you" for helping that waterman...Love your channel and looking forward to the rest of the journey.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Carl!

[@123turby]

Have a great break guy’s , looks like a nice place to sit back and chill for a bit. Enjoy

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Kevin!

[@kimmiesoup1]

The comraderie of boaters are what we look forward to when we loop…👍good job

[@SchoandJo]

💯

[@karenfyhr2363]

Never a dull moment when you're on a boat... Always something happening, whether it be on your own boat , or someone else's...lol

[@SchoandJo]

Absolutely!

[@vernholmes7940]

In all of boating, helping a fellow mariner is something that all boaters should do. Thank you for doing this. The rewards are immeasurable. Good karma for sure.

[@SchoandJo]

Definitely!

[@holgerlafrenz2895]

Kind of like an unspoken boater rule, to help another that is in distress. Well done!

[@SchoandJo]

It is! I think if you are asked to provide aid you have to within the best of your ability (safely of course). If we didn't feel comfortable towing we would have simply called the CG or something and stayed by them to make sure they were alright 😁 Thanks for watching Holger!

[@martinmartin7176]

In Holland you always have to help boats with problems, it is an unwritten law . Next it is maybe better to tie them along side your boat , then you have everything under control and you can dock easily .👍👍👍👋

[@SchoandJo]

True, it is maritime law to help someone in need! However, the nature of helping is always different. our alternative in this case would have been radioing the coast guard to let them know and having them handle the towing. That is a really good Idea though about a side tie. That would have been much better, thanks for the recommendation!

[@rfdinesen4027]

That bridge in Knapps Narrows at Tilghman Island is the busiest drawbridge based on openings in the U.S. You are absolutely right about that red marker on the east side. I went through there last week and there was a sailboat aground on the “correct” side of the red. The channel has shoaled there and now the south side of that marker has more water. Annapolis is often pretty busy but a great city. Dingy docks at the water end of every street too.

[@SchoandJo]

Oh wow! That sucks for the Sailboat, hopefully they were able to get off without too much issue. Neat fact about that drawbridge!! Thanks 😁

[@debakey7111]

Definitely agree with the other commenter - always hip tie when you can. It's way too easy to suck the tow line into your own property when youtow behind. Great video!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Deb!

[@EdEdelenbos]

I've watched several of your videos so far (a lifetime boater and aspiring looper). I'm 5 min in on this video, and there is not much more satisfying (to me at least) as helping a disabled boat back to port. Good job!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Ed!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Annapolis looked like there was going to be a lot going on in the days ahead…how FUN!!! Those dolphins were great! I hope you all stayed cool enough during your stay…Ollie was so cute trying to hide from getting her shower! Safe travels to you all!

[@SchoandJo]

Haha we did stay cool with our fans onboard, I'm just glad Jenn didn't spray me down with the hose like Ollie 😁

[@jurassicporkchop4162]

That was so awesome that you helped that man whose boat broke down. It was also the right, and moral thing to do. Much respect to you both. Those burgers looked soooooooo scrumptious. In fact, I could bust down on 2 of them right now. lol. Can't wait to see the next adventure. Just love your channel. AnytimeRVers wanted me to say hi to you also...hehe.

[@dianne.simms28]

All mariners have the responsibility to assist if you are able..just a code among sailors. Good job Scho and Jo👍

[@SchoandJo]

haha they were soo good... I would like some more now too... and we are happy we were able to help!

[@SchoandJo]

As long as its safe! Our other option would have been phoning the CG but glad we could help 😁

[@524frank]

Good on you for helping waterman. Parking outside Ego Alley is going to be rough on any day in Annapolis harbor but on Commencement week and 4th of July its nuts as im sure you found out. Unfortunately at these times the volume of boats goes up exponentially and the seamanship goes down exponentially. If you go under the Eastport bridge there are additional moorings and its much calmer even on event weekends. Enjoy your quest and come back to the bay at some point - its a really cool place for the boating life.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Frank! Totally on point about the moorings behind the bridge, we went on a dinghy ride there and it was super calm...

[@wolfparisius7185]

Love your channel. The Wife and I are debating on doing the Loop. It’s great seeing a young couple living life to the fullest. Give Ollie a hug from us. Wolf and Karen Parisius Barrie, Ontario Canada

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Wolf! If you have the opportunity, it has been a great experience. Cruising through Ontario and the Trent Severn and we are really jealous of your home grounds 😁 So beautiful!

[@haroldconnell2973]

Well done, always help our fellow man and this world is better for it!

[@SchoandJo]

Right on Harold!

[@tmac709]

Enjoyed the video! 🤠

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks T Mac!

[@pap91rt50]

You guys are really into this. It's great!!

[@SchoandJo]

💯

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Wow! Annapolis looks like Times Square - far busier (not surprisingly) than it was in 1986.

[@georgerobertson3833]

I know you guys are well past Annapolis but when we go we always grab a mooring ball on the other side of the bridge, always much calmer

[@SchoandJo]

Good point, it was much much calmer there under the bridge. We stayed on the outside mainly because of the airshow and because that was where our looper friends were. It was quite rocky and rolly Saturday, all the rest of the week it wasn't too bad however.

[@brianflanagan4889]

Our home base! We have worked for the Annapolis Boat Shows since 2015 for the big fall shows and since 2017 for both the fall and spring shows. Super friendly anchoring in Spa Creek, Back Creek, South River, and Weems Creek. Dinghy docks everywhere. Tour the Naval Academy and Eastport.

[@SchoandJo]

Awesome, we really enjoy the area! We would love to come back to a boat show, and try anchoring in some of the various places. We saw a hurricane hole that seemed pretty cool too! Thanks Brian!

[@annwhite2831]

So sorry we missed you when you came through Annapolis but so glad you got to see town on one of the very best weeks of the year!

[@SchoandJo]

Next time!

[@larrydicenzo3826]

Great job towing that boat right to his dock!!

[@SchoandJo]

It all worked out!

[@portfoliofotoz]

IMO if you draw four feet, Knapps Narrows just isn't worth the risk. That shoal changes weekly. We've been through a few times. Never again. We go around Black Walnut Point.

[@SchoandJo]

Probably a good call...

[@janataylor8518]

That's the way guys everyone will need help from time to time and so will you this is the way we all should be love for our fellow people

[@SchoandJo]

Right on!

[@davidingraham1989]

We’ll kids, we finally got our boat. 2000 Sea Ray 380 Aft Cabin. Currently we’re in Spring City Tennessee on the Tennessee River. Right now we are projecting mid October to shove off for the loop.

[@SchoandJo]

Awesome!! Super exciting for y'all! Will you be at the Fall Rendezvous?

[@davidingraham1989]

Gotta do some catching up on your vids. Been a little preoccupied.

[@davidingraham1989]

@@SchoandJo yes but no boat. Got some work to do.

[@SchoandJo]

@@davidingraham1989 Cool, maybe we will see you there

[@davidingraham1989]

@@SchoandJo have a beer or 5

[@noelanderson703]

You think that's a lot of sailboats? You should see Auckland NZ on Aniversary Day, it's known as the City of Sails, NZ has more boats per capita than any other place on earth. Love the channel you guys do a great job, well done.

[@SchoandJo]

Cool hope to see that one day!

[@lancehayson152]

Well done,😊 you are coming along just fine, helping another boater excellent!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Lance!

[@bobr9689]

Good to see you help a fellow boater. Burgers look delicious! Love watching your travels - always looking forward to the next vlog.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks as always Bob!

[@michaelhensley4102]

Love your videos, thank you.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Michael!

[@catallaxy2000]

The restaurant on the north side on the narrows, west side of the bridge is "Marker 5" - the best restaurant on the water in the entire region... They have fantastic BBQ, and the smoked wings are exceptional...I have a Grady in Deale, so I make it there often during summer weekends... Cheers to my fellow Georgians (from Doraville via GT)...

[@SchoandJo]

Super cool! Will have to keep that on the list for next time, thanks Matthew!

[@marksimon8155]

The dolphins were amazing, as was the rest of the wild life. Great video!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Mark!

[@sean4661]

You guys are lovely. I'm a neighbor, Laurel, Md.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Shawn!

[@kevinhoffman8214]

stop in to Cambridge if your still in the area , they have free docking for 48 or 72 hrs

[@SchoandJo]

We missed it this time, will have to go next time we are in the Bay! Thanks for the recommendation Kevin!

[@lesterwicklein717]

good job! helping

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Lester!

[@cliffblakely4008]

always stop and help if you can. You never know when you might be on the other end of the line.

[@SchoandJo]

True, its required for you to render assistance if you can too 😁 If we didn't feel comfortable towing we would have simply phoned the CG and stayed to make sure all was alright 🤙

[@TakeATripTogether]

That was homemade impossible burgers? They looked amazing! Can you share your recipe?

[@SchoandJo]

Well the impossible meat was store bought but we added garlic, onion, some seasonings to make patties then grilled it and topped it with some gourmet cheese 🤤🤤🤤

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@SchoandJo Okay, cool. That makes sense! I just wanted to be sure. We have been eating vegan for the past almost 2 years (were vegetarian before that) and if there was a way to make the impossible meat at home, I definitely wanted to hear it. They looked delicious!!!

[@lovingcars]

Your boat seems to rock quite a bit at the mooring, in comparison to boats close by. Is that due to not having stabilizers? #nonsailor might be a silly question.

[@SchoandJo]

If I recall correctly, most boats were rocking similarly at the mooring field. I bet the camera just didn't pick it up. We don't have stabilizers so I cant 100% say for sure, but I'm not sure stabilizers would help in this situation. They normally take a bit of power to run, so they are normally done underway. Cheers!

[@luckymunkey77.]

How do you guys keep the heat from the engine from creeping into the living space?? After you shut pivot down, it could take a few hours before the engine is cool. That heat goes somewhere….

[@SchoandJo]

It isn't that easy... we have been running our blowers a bit to circulate the air and then just staying outside in the shade. Conversely, it is very nice in the winter though! 😁

[@justgawkin2418]

Hey, why not take a poor man's option for AC and get a small gas generator and a window AC unit -- maybe a fan or two as well. That would make life a bit more bearable in the extreme heat of summer. I've seen it done on pontoon houseboats on lakes. Seems to work just fine.

[@SchoandJo]

True! We do have an inboard generator and AC on board so we could run it if it was truly unbearable. We are a little cheap for that haha

[@buckpowers4837]

I see a major safety concern on Pivot. People on deck with no life jackets on or available. Someone could be overboard before even the quickest thought and then comes a rescue or recovery. Safety first, Lots of traffic and a cautious situation. Otherwise a good video. Enjoy

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Buck! We do have life jackets easily accessible and keep our throwable in an easy location. Nothing wrong with wearing them more often though!

[@barryholiday8998]

Lol, why do dogs think getting wet with a hose is similar to poison but going swimming is no problem!? 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤔

[@SchoandJo]

Haha right??

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Lol

[@miked5563]

Reds and greens.....Shouldn't matter which side.....just stay in das middle.

[@SchoandJo]

If only it were that simple. Here there was only one marker, no middle to speak of 😁 According to Rebecca below, a sailboat just ran aground there the other day ...

[@andrewwheeler2599]

Carpe Diem...

[@610boating5]

Elliott peeing on the anchor, not cool.

[@SchoandJo]

😉