Days 325 and 326 – at Knapp’s Narrows Marina and Inn, Tilghman Island, MD - May 26-27, 2012

Knapp’s Narrows Marina and Inn is a great place to spend a few days.  The dock we are tied to is almost in the middle of the narrows, so we don’t get too much wake (the speed limit through the narrows is 6 mph, but we’re not sure everyone knows how slow that actually is).  We are also right next to the drawbridge, so we have a great place to watch boats waiting for and traveling through the bridge.  We even had a chance to watch one of the “rites of passage” for kids here on Tilghman Island – that is to jump from the bridge.  We not only saw a young man walk to the center of the bridge and jump into the (extremely cold) water, but he climbed up on the bridge’s fender system and hung by his arms from the steel beam and then rode the bridge up as it was opening, jumping off just after he came into the view of the bridge tender.  All I can say is kids are crazy!

It’s also a great place because of all the great people.  The regulars who keep their boats here enjoy spending time together with docktail parties and potluck/grill-your-own dinners and they were happy to add us to their activities.  We grilled out all three nights and had wonderful side dishes to taste and enjoy.   
 
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the busy Knapp's Narrows Bridge

the regulars at Knapp's Narrows Marina and Inn enjoy the shade (and
breeze) at the corner of the marina property - they also have a great view
of the bridge from this spot

the Knapp's Narrows Bridge - you can see Boreas at the end of the
marina's long transient dock

Boreas on the transient dock at Knapp's Narrows Marina and Inn

the sunset from Knapp's Narrows Marina and Inn

another shot of the spectacular sunset